Developmental Disability & Disability (Acquired) Resources in the ADDRESSING Model
University Resources
Transportation for Students with Temporary or Permanent Mobility Limitations (opens in a new window)
Office for University Accessibility (opens in a new window)
This office oversees the university's compliance with policies related to promoting equal opportunity in education and employment and the university's goal to improve inclusion and accessibility for persons living with disabilities who engage with the university. It provides training and ensures educational and workplace support services. The office also takes reports regarding accessibility concerns.
- Volunteer Respite Program (opens in a new window) provides free respite services for caregivers of adults with disabilities (including dementia).
Organizations on Campus
- American Sign Language Club
- Student Council for Exceptional Children
For Instructors
The Faculty Responsibilities (opens in a new window) page on the Student Accessibility Services website provides information regarding instructor responsibilities for students receiving accommodations due to disabilities.
Community Resources
- Athens County Board of Developmental Disabilities (opens in a new window)
- Athens on Demand transit provides affordable and accessible transportation to individuals with disabilities in Athens County.
- Athens City Commission on Disabilities has a resource directory for all sorts of services for those with developmental or acquired disabilities.
- SE Ohio Aging and Disability Resource Network (opens in a new window)
- The Gathering Place (opens in a new window) (for persons recovering from mental illness)
- ATCO provides opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities