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Juniata College is committed to championing disability and neurodivergence as natural parts of the diverse human experience, providing reasonable accommodations on an individualized and flexible basis, partnering with faculty and staff to serve students, and fostering self-advocacy. Students can connect with Student Accessibility Services to self-identify as a neurodivergent student or student with a disability, to learn more about the support the office can provide, and/or to request accommodations or services.

“Accessibility allows us to tap into everyone’s potential.”
—Debra Ruh

Connect With SAS   →
photo of Venus Leidy

Juniata College is committed to championing disability and neurodivergence as natural parts of the diverse human experience, providing reasonable accommodations on an individualized and flexible basis, partnering with faculty and staff to serve students, and fostering self-advocacy. Students can connect with Student Accessibility Services to self-identify as a neurodivergent student or student with a disability, to learn more about the support the office can provide, and/or to request accommodations or services.

“Accessibility allows us to tap into everyone’s potential.”
—Debra Ruh

photo of Venus Leidy
Juniata College is committed to championing disability and neurodivergence as natural parts of the diverse human experience, providing reasonable accommodations on an individualized and flexible basis, partnering with faculty and staff to serve students, and fostering self-advocacy. Students can connect with Student Accessibility Services to self-identify as a neurodivergent student or student with a disability, to learn more about the support the office can provide, and/or to request accommodations or services.

“Accessibility allows us to tap into everyone’s potential.”
—Debra Ruh

photo of Venus Leidy

Juniata College is committed to championing disability and neurodivergence as natural parts of the diverse human experience, providing reasonable accommodations on an individualized and flexible basis, partnering with faculty and staff to serve students, and fostering self-advocacy. Students can connect with Student Accessibility Services to self-identify as a neurodivergent student or student with a disability, to learn more about the support the office can provide, and/or to request accommodations or services.

“Accessibility allows us to tap into everyone’s potential.”
—Debra Ruh

About Us

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Student Accessibility Services believes in providing an equitable, inclusive, and accessible educational experience for students at Juniata with documented disabilities. Reasonable 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.

About Us

Student Accessibility Services believes in providing an equitable, inclusive, and accessible educational experience for students at Juniata with documented disabilities. Reasonable 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.
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About Us

Student Accessibility Services believes in providing an equitable, inclusive, and accessible educational experience for students at Juniata with documented disabilities. Reasonable 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.
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About Us

Student Accessibility Services believes in providing an equitable, inclusive, and accessible educational experience for students at Juniata with documented disabilities. Reasonable 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.
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About Us

Student Accessibility Services believes in providing an equitable, inclusive, and accessible educational experience for students at Juniata with documented disabilities. Reasonable 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.
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Who We Serve

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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 are here to ensure that anyone with a disability, that is, "a physical, cognitive, or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities," has equal opportunity to fully engage and participate in all programs, benefits, and experiences.

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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 are here to ensure that anyone with a disability, that is, "a physical, cognitive, or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities," has equal opportunity to fully engage and participate in all programs, benefits, and experiences.
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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 are here to ensure that anyone with a disability, that is, "a physical, cognitive, or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities," has equal opportunity to fully engage and participate in all programs, benefits, and experiences.
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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 are here to ensure that anyone with a disability, that is, "a physical, cognitive, or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities," has equal opportunity to fully engage and participate in all programs, benefits, and experiences.
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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 are here to ensure that anyone with a disability, that is, "a physical, cognitive, or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more major life activities," has equal opportunity to fully engage and participate in all programs, benefits, and experiences.

 

 

Meet the Team

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Joann Noel 

  • Director of Student Accessibility Services

Joann Noel 

  • Director of Student Accessibility Services

 


 

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Venus Leidy 

  • Testing and Accessibility Coordinator

Venus Leidy 

  • Testing and Accessibility Coordinator

 

Student Accessibility Services

  • Office: Good Hall Room 218
  • Testing Center: Good Hall Room 216
  • Email: accessibility@juniata.edu
  • Phone: 814-641-5840
  • Fax: 814-641-5838
 
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