Penn State Beaver welcomes students with disabilities into the University's educational programs. If you have disability-related needs for reasonable academic accommodations, we can help.
Apply for accommodations
Students with ADA-qualified disabilities must provide current documentation of their disabilities, including necessary accommodations, to receive services.
First you must visit Penn State's Educational Equity website Student Disabilities Resources page. There you will find information about necessary documentation and how to apply for services.
After your documentation complete and updated according to the Educational Equity website, you will be contacted by the campus Disabilities Coordinator.
If you have questions about accommodations, contact Michelle Kurtyka at [email protected].
Temporary impairment
If you become temporarily impaired due to an illness or accident, contact the campus nurse at 724-773-3955 to receive short-term accommodations. For more information, see Absences and Excuses.
Resources
- Prospective Student Information
- Accommodations
- Transition Publication from the Office for Civil Rights
- Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR)
- University Access Committee (UAC): The mission of the UAC is to prioritize and fund barrier-removal projects in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG).
- Financial Resources for Students with Disabilities: The list contains over 120 scholarships, grants, and nonprofit resources including assistive technologies and tools to use for studying
- Discounts for People with Disabilities: This comprehensive list contains over 100 discounts for people living with disabilities including electronics, wellness, and entertainment.
- Money Management for Students with Disabilities: The guide contains nearly 140 resources on financial literacy, saving money, and budgeting, specifically for disabled students.