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Kansas State University

Disability Support Services
202 Holton Hall
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS 66506
Phone: 785-532-6441
FAX: 785-532-6457
dss@k-state.edu

FOR STUDENTS


    Tim Hawkinson, wheelchair user, shows Susie Fritz, KSU Women's Volleyball Coach, how to get around in the Student Union in a wheelchair. A Disability Awareness Week event.

    Application for Services

    Students are asked to register with DSS by completing an application form, providing
    appropriate documentation and meeting with a staff member.

    Documentation Guidelines

    Documentation of a disability must be provided in order to determine eligibility for services.

    Accommodations and Services

    DSS provides a wide range of accommodations and services to students with documented
    disabilities.

    Request for Letters of Accommodations

    Each semester, students are asked to complete a Letter of Accommodations form. These
    letters detail for the instructor what accommodations should be provided.

    Test Request Form

    Students using testing accommodations are asked to complete a Test Request form if DSS is needed to proctor. Students should fill out the top and then visit with their instructor in order to fill out the bottom of the form.

    Online Courses - Special Instructions

    Kansas State University offers for-credit, online courses through the Division of Continuing
    Education (DCE). Disability Support Services is responsible for arranging accommodations for DCE students enrolled in for-credit courses.

    DSS Shuttle Service

    This service is provided by the University for students with either a permanent disability or a
    temporary injury.

    Alternative Textbooks

    This information is for students with the Alternative Textbook accommodation or who use screen reading technology.

    Parking Services

    Parking Services maintains over 300 conveniently located, accessible parking stalls, near all
    campus buildings and residence halls.

    Housing and Dining Services

    Housing and Dining Services will make reasonable accommodations based on the needs of
    individual students.

    Scholarships

    Kansas State University offers scholarship opportunities to students with disabilities.

    emPower Cats

    emPower Cats is a Kansas State University student organization comprised of students with
    disabilities and their advocates.

    Delta Alpha Pi

    Academic Honor Society for students with disabilities chartered May 2009. The Alpha Kappa Chapter
    at K-State was established to recognize and commend the accomplishments of eligible students.