Disability Support Services

Holy Names University is committed to creating a diverse community that includes students with documented disabilities - including mobility, visual, hearing, medical, psychological or learning disabilities. While HNU offers no academic programs designed exclusively for individuals with disabilities, the university is committed to providing support and accommodations to all students who have need and are legally entitled to them. At the same time, the University encourages all students to take responsibility for their own academic career, to learn about themselves and their peers, and to appreciate and explore their considerable abilities. The fundamental goal of services and support for students with disabilities is to empower those students and to create opportunities for greater independence and self-advocacy.

The Office of Disability Support Services can best assist students in the context of a partnership based on mutual responsibility and clear communication. Students are expected to maintain ongoing communication with DSS, with Faculty and with other staff on campus regarding their need for accommodations and special services. Staff and faculty can be expected to work with students to implement accommodations and to make every effort to find solutions to problems, provided they are made aware of a student's needs (and of any difficulties) in a timely manner.

For information about the kinds of accommodations and support that are available at HNU and about how to provide documentation in support of a request for accommodations contact the Director of Disability Support Services at dss@hnu.edu.