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 Mission Statement
Disability
Services for Students (DSS) supports Trinity University’s mission to
promote human and intellectual diversity by providing equal access and
equal opportunity through fostering an inclusive environment for all
students with disabilities within the Trinity community. We strive to ensure all students with disabilities
have equal access to University courses, programs, services, activities,
and facilities by providing or arranging accommodations, services,
training, consultation, and technical assistance. Through collaboration
and support of the entire Trinity community, DSS promotes
self-understanding and self-advocacy within students with disabilities,
disability awareness, and universally accessible design principles so
that all people have complete access to the University.
Vision
Statement
DSS
will strive to be recognized as a progressive leader within higher
education by providing students with disabilities with an environment
that enriches their educational experience through pluralism, advocacy,
and support.
Goals
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Assist students with disabilities in recognizing
their disability as one of many important demographic characteristics
which will shape their identities and influence how they perceive the
world.
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Promote self-advocacy skills within students with
disabilities.
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Create a diverse, inclusive, and pluralistic campus
climate which fosters respect for and appreciation of the inherent worth
of all individuals, at all times, and in all ways.
What’s New?
Attention:
Incoming Students
If
you are interested in receiving accommodations for any of the
placement exams, please complete the Placement
Examination accommodation request form and submit it to DSS
at your earliest convenience. Please contact DSS if you have
questions.
Advisement
It
is important to understand your disability and how it will affect you
when you select your courses. Please review these advising considerations
before you meet with your advisor and create your schedule.
Scholarship
Opportunities
DSS
has added a document under Student Resources listing various scholarship
opportunities available to students with disabilities. Check it
out to see which ones you may be eligible to receive!
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