Education 2010

EMU Disability Resource Center

Division of Academic Affairs

Office of Retention and Student Success

Eastern Michigan University

Student Center (Suite 240)

900 Oakwood Street

Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Telephone/TTY: (734) 487-2470

http://www.emich.edu/disabilities/

The Students with Disabilities Office ensures that students with disabilities receive the accommodations they need for equal access in the classroom and participate in extracurricular activities, conducts educational programs for faculty, staff, and students that promote access and inclusion, and advocates for changes in policies and procedures that make the University a more welcoming and accessible environment for everyone.

U of M Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD)

G-664 Haven Hall

505 S. State St.

Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1045

(734) 763-3000

www.umich.edu/~sswd

SSD provides services to students with visual, mobility, or hearing impairments, learning or psychological disabilities, and chronic health problems. SSD helps facilitate such services as accessible campus transportation, adaptive technology, and sign language and oral interpreting. All services are free of charge.

SSD staff is available to answer questions and provide referrals concerning admission, registration, services available, financial aid, etc., before and during enrollment at the University. In addition, SSD can help assess the need for modified housing, attendants, transportation, classroom accommodations, and adaptive equipment.

Washtenaw Intermediate School District (WISD)

1819 S. Wagner

Ann Arbor, MI 48106-1406

(734) 994-8100

www.wash.k12.mi.us

Washtenaw Intermediate School District coordinates/delivers programs/services to support continuous improvement of student achievement in the school districts of Ann Arbor, Chelsea, Dexter, Lincoln, Manchester, Milan, Saline, Whitmore Lake, Willow Run, Ypsilanti, and public school academies. Guided by Washtenaw County Common Expectations for Student Learning, this regional educational service agency:

• Provides school improvement consultation, assessment/curriculum/ instruction assistance.
• Offers the latest educational training.
• Provides consultant/research assistance and resources.
• Coordinates programs/services too expensive or specialized for one school district to operate.
• Performs regulatory functions for the Michigan Department of Education.
• Coordinates/supports services for students with special needs from birth through age 26.