Student Handbook
Services
Academic Advising and Registration Assistance
While students are encouraged to meet with their appropriate academic advisors, the CSD can assist in the academic advising process to suggest appropriate classroom accommodations. Advising is individualized to take into account the impact of an individual’s disability on the recommended course selection. Once a student’s schedule has been determined, appropriate academic accommodations will be identified
Academic Skills Counseling
Students who are receiving services from the Center for Student with Disabilities have the option to participate in one-on-one academic skills counseling with a skilled CSD staff member. Academic skills counseling is individualized to assist students in areas of time management, memory and concentration, study skills, as well as test taking, note taking, and organizational strategies. Sometimes simple weekly or biweekly meetings to monitor the student’s progress are also sufficient. To address the unique needs of students, academic facilitation is catered specifically to each student. This supplemental service aids in the development of academic skills and practices by way of increased self-awareness and self-knowledge, and assists in the development of self-determination.
Accessible Van Service
Accessible Van: (860) 486-4991
Website: http://web.uconn.edu/parking/AVS.html
Escort Services: (860) 486-4809; http://www.police.uconn.edu
The Accessible Van Line is a division of the Transportation Department and is available to students, faculty and staff with disabilities. This service provides safe and timely campus and local transportation. The department operates four vans, all of which have wheelchair lifts, to ensure that students get to classes, jobs, residences, and activities safely and efficiently.
At the beginning of each semester the CSD forwards a list of permanent van passengers, who generally have use of the van for the entire school year. Temporary passengers are allowed to use the service on an as needed basis. Students with temporary disabilities may call the Van Line directly at 486-4991 to arrange a schedule.
All permanent van passengers are responsible for turning in a copy of their schedules for desired pick up times by a certain date, and the Accessible Van Coordinator will work out a semester schedule. Other pick up times can be called into the Van Line as needed, allowing about a half-hour leeway. Van drivers are required by department regulations and by law to ensure the accommodation and safety of van passengers.
Hours of operation during the academic semesters are:
- Monday - Thursday: 7:00am - 12:10am
- Friday: 7:00am - 1:30am
- Saturday: 11:00am - 1:30am
- Sunday: 9:00am - 12:00am
Students are encouraged to go to: http://web.uconn.edu/parking/AVS.html for schedule changes.
Please note that rides are available from Escort Services (486-4809) when the accessible vans are not running. Please be aware that there may be a longer wait time for rides.
Parking Information
Parking Services: (860) 486-4930
Website: http://www.park.uconn.edu
Students with state issued handicapped placards or plates must register for a parking permit through the University of Connecticut Parking Services Office. Medical parking permits range in cost from $80 to $102, depending on the status of the student. The three groups of students are; Resident, Commuter and Graduate Assistants. Parking is available to these students in any unreserved lot. Parking rules and regulations apply to everyone operating a motor vehicle. There is no parking allowed in reserved spaces, fire lanes, load zones, sidewalks or on the grass.
Students requesting a temporary medical parking permit without a state handicapped permit must apply directly to the Parking Services Office. To be considered, the student must provide a signed HIPPA form and documentation from their physician on official letterhead. For these reasons, telephone request cannot be considered. And while we recognize that a request may be time sensitive, please also be aware that the later the requests are made, the longer the process will take. Every effort should be made by the student to send in their medical request at least two weeks before the first day of class. All temporary medical requests will be reviewed on a case by case basis by a Student Health Services staff member.
Parking Services is located in the Central Warehouse Building #3 North Hillside Road. (Behind the Police Department)
Peer Education
At the Center for Students with Disabilities, peer educators are available to assist prospective, incoming, and current students by serving as mentors to promote and represent the university. Peer educators also work to raise awareness around healthy lifestyles and other relevant issues that surround campus life. The role of a peer educator is one of a helping nature and aims to improve the well being of the students at the University of Connecticut.
Personal Assistant Referral and Training
Student Health Services: (860) 486-0754
Website: http://www.shs.uconn.edu
The CSD at the University of Connecticut acts as a referral source by assisting students with disabilities to locate personal assistants (PAs). PAs work directly with students who are in need of assistance with activities of daily living. Students, not the CSD, are responsible for securing and paying personal assistants. Applications are taken year-round at the CSD and are then shared with the students seeking assistance. Potential PAs are then contacted and hired by the student depending on their availability and the student’s needs. While the Center will assist students in identifying individuals who are interested in becoming personal assistants, please be advised that the provision of applications does not constitute an endorsement of each applicant. CSD staff is not authorized to assist you with your personal care needs.
PA duties may include:
- daily grooming and hygiene
- transfers
- bathing and dressing
- laundry and errands
- other individual duties as needed
Additional information may also be obtained from Michele LaBonte, Director of Nursing at Student Health Services. PAs may receive an explanatory demonstration by a Registered Nurse or Nurse Practitioner from Student Health Services. Call 486-0765 to arrange an appointment. A training manual is also available to students from the CSD to assist students in hiring and supervising PAs.
Additional information on working with a personal assistant can be found on the CSD website at: http://www.csd.uconn.edu/personal_assistant_policy.html.
Pre-Admission Counseling and New Student Orientation
Admissions Office: (860) 486-3137
Website:http://www.admissions.uconn.edu
Orientation Services: (860) 486-4866
Website: http://www.newhusky.uconn.edu
Lodewick Visitors Center: (860) 486-4900
Website: http://visitors.uconn.edu
The CSD works closely with the Department of Admissions, Orientation Services and the Lodewick Visitors Center to provide information for prospective students.
The CSD will respond to telephone inquiries and referrals by sending the appropriate or requested information about the Center for Students with Disabilities, as well as an invitation to visit the University. Prospective students are encouraged to visit the University and the CSD prior to the start of their first semester.
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