The Disability Support Center provides academic and mobility support services for students with disabilities through trained student assistants.
1. Application Process
① Submit an Assistant Request Form : Students who require support should complete the request form and submit it to the Disability Support Center.
② Eligibility Review : Eligibility is determined based on the student’s documented disability status, consultation, and review.
③ Recruitment of Assistants : Assistants are recruited based on the student’s requested area of support and availability (usually through an open recruitment process).
④ Training and Matching : Selected assistants receive basic training before being matched with the student.
Note: Whenever possible, assistants are matched based on gender preference.
Students may apply at any time, but to ensure timely placement, it is recommended that requests be submitted soon after course registration each semester.
2. Types of Support Assistants
①Peer Note-Taker - Provides class notes and supports access to lecture materials.
②Mobility Assistant - Assists with navigating the campus and supports daily mobility needs.
③Academic Tutor - Provides tutoring support when students encounter difficulties keeping up with coursework.
In addition, specialized educational support personnel (e.g., sign language interpreters, CART providers, braille transcriptionists) may be arranged following consultation and review by the Disability Support Center.
Support Services
