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Hi, my name is Erin; this is my sign name,

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and my major is ASL studies.

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Hi, I'm Nico. I'm a gerontology major here at Western.

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This focus is the Office of Disability Services, or ODS.

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It is located in the Academic Support Center.

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Through the Office of Disability Services, Western Oregon University

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provides resources such as sign language interpreters,

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note-takers, and furniture for students with documented disabilities

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to participate in a class or event on campus.

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ODS works with students to find the most suitable accommodations for them.

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It could be a Deaf or hard-of-hearing interpreter,

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hiring a note-taker, placing disability-related furniture in classrooms,

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or scheduling an alternative testing.

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There are many alternatives to testing for students registered at ODS,

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such as increased testing time, a room alone, or a reader or scribe.

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To obtain the required documentation,

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students can contact the Student Health and Counseling Center

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at WOU, their primary doctor or psychiatrist specializing in their area of disability.

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If you're not sure what's best for you, schedule a meeting with ODS

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to discuss the options available.

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They deal with all applications on a case-by-case basis.

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Did you know you can also request an accommodation to participate 

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in an event on campus?

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It's not uncommon to see sign language interpreters at WOU events.

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To request an accommodation, contact the Office of Disability Services

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at least three business days in advance.

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ODS will work with you to provide the accommodation.

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In addition, Western Oregon University provides free,

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reliable, and accessible shuttle services to students.

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Wolf Ride operates between the hours of 5 p.m. and midnight, 7 days a week.

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Simply call to request a ride during service hours.

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WOU strives to be accessible to all.

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Their mission is to ensure that students with disabilities have access to Western

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and its programs.

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There are several accessible parking spots, bathrooms, and ramps on campus.

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We have video phone booths on campus for persons who are deaf

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or hard-of-hearing,

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and accessible phone numbers for emergency services.

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If you have any questions about documentation, accommodations, or accessibility,

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please come visit us.

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Email us, use a video phone, or call us.

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Thank you very much for watching this WOU Focus, and go wolves!

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