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Elizabeth City State University maintains that any person with disabilities may not be discriminated against on the basis of his or her condition as defined in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Students with disabilities have access to all University programs in general and Special Needs programs in particular. Several procedures and guidelines have been established to assist Special Needs Students. These procedures and guidelines are listed below:

• The student must enter the University through the established admissions procedure.
• Upon request from the student, the Coordinator will work with the Director of Orientation to coordinate special orientation activities. Also, the Coordinator shall work closely with the Registrar's Office in order to accommodate the needs of the students relative to registration.
• The 504 Student Data Sheet is distributed to Transfer and Freshman students during orientation. The student requesting assistance must complete the data sheet and return it to the Coordinator. Each student who returns the 504 Data Sheet is asked to visit the Center in order to make this facility aware of his or her needs.
• Any other student needing services may contact the Coordinator to complete the data sheet. Any students who become disabled during the year may request accommodations directly through the Department Chairperson or may request assistance from the Coordinator.
• Upon request, the Center will provide readers for students who are legally blind. Tapes are also used to assist these students.
• Department Chairpersons and/or Faculty will be notified of disabled students who have pre-registered for classes in their departments.
• In order to accommodate students with disabilities, the students must contact the Coordinator. The Coordinator will then confer with the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs/Administration so that any needed accommodations can be made.