Getting started with our department takes only three easy steps:
1. Apply.
You must apply with the department in order to receive services. You can do this by:
- Calling the department at (937) 512-5113 (V) or (937) 512-3096 (TTY)
- Visiting the department office on Sinclair’s Dayton Campus
- E-mailing the Disability Services Manager, Holly Brown-Wright
You must provide documentation verifying your disability. More information about the necessary documentation can be found here.
2. Meet with a Counselor.
After applying, you will be scheduled for an intake appointment with a Disability Services Counselor.
3. Request Services.
This can be done by (put a description here). You must request services for each term individually. See the list of Service Request Time Frames below.
Service Request Time Frames
You must apply for services and request academic adjustments in a timely manner before the next academic term. Some academic adjustments such as taped textbooks and computer adaptations may take significant lead time to be ready in time for effective use.
| Academic Adjustment | Request it at least |
| Audio textbooks | 4 weeks before start of term |
| Interpreters | 2 weeks before needed |
| Reader/Writers | 2 weeks before needed |
| PED Assistants | 2 weeks before start of term |
| Special furniture | 2 weeks before start of term |
| Adaptive equipment | 2 to 4 weeks before needed |
| Priority tutoring referrals | 1st week of the term |
| Braille from computer disk | 1 week before needed |
| Braille from clear print copy | 2 weeks before needed |
| Self-identification to instructors if requesting large print or Braille | One week before the end of the previous term |
| Self-identification to instructors for all other academic adjustments | First class session |
