Disability Support Services has changed its name to better reflect its mission of providing equal access to all students.<\/p>\n
The Office of Disability Resources acts as a consultant to assist in building a campus that works toward universal design, which focuses on an environment that enhances the independence of all users, whether or not they are working with Disability Resources.<\/p>\n
The universal design concept also creates a sustainable environment that reduces the need for individual accommodation. For example, automatic door openers on campus work for everyone, from a wheelchair user to the instructor with a handful of books to the mother with stroller or the UPS delivery person.<\/p>\n
“Universal design acknowledges that access is an institutional commitment,” said\u00a0Jane Mulrooney<\/strong>, director of Disability Resources. “It moves away from the idea that the Office of Disability Resources has the sole responsibility for making the campus accessible.”<\/p>\n The Office of Disability Resources is located in the Ponderosa Building, number 92, on the corner of Riordan and Riordan Ranch Road. Call (928) 523-8773 for information or training.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"