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The University of New Hampshire at Manchester is committed to providing students with disabilities with a learning experience which assures them of equal access to all programs and facilities of the University, which makes all reasonable academic aids and adjustments for their disabilities and provides them with maximum independence and the full range of participation in all areas of life at UNH Manchester.

Eligibility

To be eligible for services you must provide documentation of your disability as determined by a licensed physician and/or certified psychologist who is skilled in the diagnosis of such disability.

Documentation must be current (generally within three years). Detailed guidelines are available at the UNHM Academic Counseling office for LD, ADD/HD, Medical disabilities.

Once you have submitted documentation, make an appointment by calling 641-4335 to review your documentation and determine any accommodation, services or referrals you may need.

Services may include:

• Meetings with professional staff to determine services, advising and referrals
• Note takers
• Scribes
• Readers
• Use of the adaptive technology lab
• Exam accommodations
• Faculty support letters

With advance notice (usually six weeks)

• Texts on tape
• Enlarged or Brailled texts
• Sign language interpreters

There are many differences between high school and college for students with disabilities. Below is a link to a publication from the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights which describes your rights and responsibilities as a student preparing to begin post secondary education.
http://www.ed.gov/ocr/transition.html