“Accessibility allows us to tap into everyone’s potential.”
― Debra Ruh
About us
Student Accessibility Services believes in providing an equitable, inclusive, and accessible educational experience for students at Juniata with documented disabilities. Academic accommodations are made on an individualized and flexible basis. We believe that environments can pose a barrier to an individual with disabilities; and therefore we strive to both transform the environment while also providing necessary accommodations for needs in the existing environment. We also partner with staff and faculty to encourage students to discover their diverse strengths, navigate their challenges, and empower them to advocate for their academic success.
Who we serve
Juniata College is committed to providing equal access for all students. The Office of Student Accessibility Services follows the mandates set in place by:
- Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act
- Title II of American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- American with Disabilities Amendment Act (ADAAA)
We're here to ensure that anyone with a disability-"a physical, cognitive or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities"-has equal access and opportunity
We serve a variety of conditions. There is no comprehensive list of disabilities, but these are a list of some we serve.
- Learning disabilities (dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia)
- Mental health conditions (depression, anxiety, ocd, bipolar)
- Chronic health conditions (gastrointestinal, migraines, diabetes, epilepsy)
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (Aspergers, ASD)
- Deaf and hearing impaired
- Blind and visually impaired
- Physical and mobility (cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis)
- Autoimmune diseases
- Neurological conditions
- Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)
- Temporary Injuries
Meet the team
Patty Klug
Director of Student Accessibility Services & Academic Coaching
Email: klugp@juniata.edu
Venus Leidy
Testing and Accessibility Coordinator
Email: leidyv@juniata.edu