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 personal counselor and disabilities services coordinator Tony Paglia at [email protected] or 724-983-2841.
Temporary impairment
If, due to an injury or illness, you experience a temporary impairment that impacts your academic functioning, please contact the Disability Services Coordinator, Tony Paglia, at [email protected] to learn about receiving temporary accommodations. Students are required to provide documentation of their temporary impairment from a medical provider. For more information, see Absences and Excuses.
Resources
- Prospective Student Information
- Accommodations
- Penn State Educational Equity Scholarships - Penn State University offers a variety of scholarships to students with disabilities each year. The application period opens during the Spring semester, and scholarships are awarded for the following academic year.
- 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).
- Money Management for Students with Disabilities: The guide contains nearly 140 resources on financial literacy, saving money, and budgeting, specifically for students with disabilities.