The report addresses ways to accommodate disabled students at Seattle Pacific University. Following a review of federal legislation concerning otherwise qualified handicapped individuals, the manual provides suggestions to help professors adapt instruction for the following specific groups of students: those with hearing impairments, vision…

The legal rights of college students have changed substantially over the years, particularly during the 20th century. This paper provides a historical sketch of student rights, including a listing of significant events and cases, from the founding of Harvard College in 1636 to the bicentennial of the Constitution and the 50th anniversary of the…

The resource directory lists agencies helpful in resolving issues regarding higher education and disabled students. A brief analysis of provisions of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) is followed by a listing of Section 504 Technical Assistance staff in 10 regional offices and a discussion of support and funding resources. Descriptions…

Accommodations that can aid in the learning process for disabled students at Clarion University of Pennsylvania are outlined in this handbook funded by the college's Affirmative Action Committee. Objectives of the guide are: to define and describe the major disabilities (hearing impairment, learning disability, mobility impairment, speech…