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Disability Services

Disability Services (DS) works closely with qualified students with disabilities to ensure they have equal access to an education and campus life via services, accommodations, and advocacy. While Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 maintain the legal requirements for accommodations, student success and support drive our practices.

Academic accommodations (e.g., testing accommodations, notetaking support, accessible materials, ASL interpreting, assistive technology, advocacy, etc.) may be provided to students with documented disabilities including but not limited to the following:

  • ADHD
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Blind/low vision
  • Chronic Health Conditions (e.g., cancer, diabetes, migraines)
  • D/deaf or Hard of Hearing
  • Learning Disabilities (e.g., dyscalculia, dyslexia)
  • Mental Health Conditions (e.g., anxiety, depression, PTSD)
  • Physical Disabilities (e.g., amputee, paraplegia)
  • Temporary Injuries (e.g., broken limb, concussion, surgery recovery).

Disability Services is located on the second floor of Courtright Memorial Library, Room 228, and is part of the Academic Support Center. In order to receive accommodations, students must provide DS with appropriate documentation. Students who have difficulty obtaining documentation are encouraged to consult with DS. All services are free of charge for Otterbein students. For documentation guidelines or additional information, please contact a member of the DS staff at (614) 823-1610.

The Academic Support Center’s Disability Services is here to support you!

Academic Support Center and Disability Services Location and Hours

Location:  Courtright Memorial Library, Second Floor in the Back

Office Hours:  Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Phone: 614-823-1610

Fax:  614-823-1983

Academic Support Center and Disability Services Staff

Kristy Drobney, Ph.D.
Director
Library, Room 225
614.823.1362
kdrobney@otterbein.edu

Sara Banaie, M.S.Ed
Testing/Alt Media Coordinator
Library, Room 203
614.823.1264
banaie1@otterbein.edu

McKenzy Connelly
Accessibility Specialist
Library, Room 228
614.823.1618
mconnelly@otterbein.edu

Beth Derringer, M.A.
Math Support Services Coordinator
Library, Room 215
614.823.1823
bderringer@otterbein.edu

Kyle Eveleth, Ph.D.
Writing Services and Tutoring Coordinator
Library, Room 226
614.823.1610
eveleth1@otterbein.edu

Erin Johnson, M.A.
Multilingual Support Program Director & SPPC Coordinator
Library, Room 203
614.823.1883
ejohnson@otterbein.edu

Andrew Sydlik, Ph.D.
Disability Services Assistant Director
Library, Room 229
614.823.1684
sydlik1@otterbein.edu

 

 

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