According to Harbour (2009), the relationship between the university and administrative features, such as Student Disability Services (SDS) is critical because their primary goals are to ensure students academic success. It would seem natural that SDS personal would come from student services or counseling backgrounds because they appear to be the most “qualified to provide direct services to students and understand any disability related needs” (p. 138). With training in student developmental theories, SDS professionals understand how students develop intellectually, psychosocially, and emotionally; therefore, they are able to create a more individualized environment for the student.
Ms. Dallas Swafford is the Director of Student Disability Services (SDS) in the office of student affairs, and she is located in the University Center, Suite 112. According to the American Disability Act (ADA), the term disability means “a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more life activities” (42 USC § 12102). Swafford is responsible for approving and confirming documented …show more content…
She works closely with Region 15. They offer workshops at no charge to teachers, administrators, and students. The Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services ensures people with disabilities, and children who have developmental delays have the same opportunities as others to live independent and productive lives (personal communication, July 7, 2016). She also serves on the board of the James Phillips Williams Foundation as a representative of ASU. The foundation was established in 1985 in memory of Dr. Harvey and Ann Williams son. He struggled with dyslexia until he committed suicide at the age of 21. The foundation teaches teachers how to teach students with disabilities, offers tutoring, and programs to help support students and parents (Scott,
Ms. Dallas Swafford is the Director of Student Disability Services (SDS) in the office of student affairs, and she is located in the University Center, Suite 112. According to the American Disability Act (ADA), the term disability means “a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more life activities” (42 USC § 12102). Swafford is responsible for approving and confirming documented …show more content…
She works closely with Region 15. They offer workshops at no charge to teachers, administrators, and students. The Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services ensures people with disabilities, and children who have developmental delays have the same opportunities as others to live independent and productive lives (personal communication, July 7, 2016). She also serves on the board of the James Phillips Williams Foundation as a representative of ASU. The foundation was established in 1985 in memory of Dr. Harvey and Ann Williams son. He struggled with dyslexia until he committed suicide at the age of 21. The foundation teaches teachers how to teach students with disabilities, offers tutoring, and programs to help support students and parents (Scott,