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Programs that provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities to obtain academic, vocational and/or independent living skills instruction at the postsecondary level with the objective of participating in college classes, improving their social and communication skills, enhancing their independence and employability, forming friendships with their peers, developing age-appropriate recreational and leisure pursuits and/or meeting other individualized objectives which reflect their interests and goals. See also Student Disability Services

Disability Services for Students Office (DSS), University of Rhode Island View on Map
302 Memorial Union
50 Lower College Road
Kingston, RI 02881
 Phone: 401-874-2098
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Organization Name: University of Rhode Island
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Address:
302 Memorial Union
50 Lower College Road
Kingston, RI 02881
Phone: 401-874-2098
TDD: TTY via R.I. Relay at 711
Service Categories:
College Disability Centers
Student Disability Services
Email: dss@etal.uri.edu
URL: https://web.uri.edu/disability/
Eligibility: See documentation
Services Provided:

Disability Services for Students (DSS) provides access to campus for all students.

  • Accommodations for Students
  • Self-advocacy training
  • Provides information to faculty and administrators on inclusion and disability awareness.
  • Summer bridge program

Documentation: [https://web.uri.edu/disability/current/documentation/]

Prospective Students [https://web.uri.edu/disability/prospective/]

Current Students [https://web.uri.edu/disability/current/] 
Provider Profiles:

Disability Services for Students, in the Dean of Students Office, works with students and all units of URI to foster an inclusive, welcoming, and accessible environment. We work with you, our students, to support your academic success, independence, and self-advocacy.
Source: Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated: 6/11/2020
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Rhode Island College Disability Service Center, Rhode Island College View on Map
600 Mount Pleasant Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
 Phone: 401-456-2776
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Organization Name: Rhode Island College
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Address:
600 Mount Pleasant Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
Phone: 401-456-2776
TDD: TTY (via RI Relay) 711
Service Categories:
College Disability Centers
Student Disability Services
URL: http://www.ric.edu/disabilityservices/Pages/About-Disability-Services-Center.aspx
Eligibility: Students who self-identify and provide the Disability Services Center appropriate documentation of their condition may be eligible to receive reasonable accommodations in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and analogous state laws. The Disability Services Center is also available to advise any student who needs information about how obtain appropriate documentation of a disability.
Services Provided: Please make an appointment

Support services may include classroom and testing accommodations, advisement, referrals, and use of assistive technology.


To encourage, educate, and empower all students, faculty, and campus groups to advocate for individuals with disabilities at Rhode Island College and beyond!
Provider Profiles: The Disability Services Center is the central location on campus for disability-related services for students and is a primary resource to educate, train, and guide the college community in understanding disability access, rights, and responsibilities.

Rhode Island College is committed to providing accommodations for students with disabilities and supporting them in achieving their academic goals. Rhode Island College students with disabilities who wish to request reasonable accommodations must meet with a member of the Disabilities Services Center’s staff. To make an appointment, please call us at 401-456-2776 or TTY (via RI Relay) 711.
Source: Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated: 2/5/2020
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Bryant University Disability Services, Bryant University View on Map
1150 Douglas Pike
Smithfield, RI 02917
 Phone: 401-232-6000
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Organization Name: Bryant University
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Address:
1150 Douglas Pike
Smithfield, RI 02917
Phone: 401-232-6000
Service Categories:
College Disability Centers
Student Disability Services
URL: http://www.bryant.edu/academics/undergraduate/disability-services.htm
Eligibility:

Bryant University supports students who self-identify with disabilities and provide documentation of their disability from an appropriate source.
Provider Profiles:

There are 3 different contacts for Disability Services depending if the disability is physical, behavioral or a learning disability. Additional information is on the website.
Source: Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated: 3/31/2021
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Johnson and Wales University Accessibility Services, Johnson and Wales University View on Map
8 Abbott Park Place
Providence, RI 02903
 Phone: 401-598-4689
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Organization Name: Johnson and Wales University
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Address:
8 Abbott Park Place
Providence, RI 02903
Phone: 401-598-4689
Service Categories:
College Disability Centers
Student Disability Services
URL: https://sites.jwu.edu/accessibility-services/
Eligibility: Information on eligibility see website
Services Provided: [https://sites.jwu.edu/accessibility-services/accommodations.html]
Academic Accommodations
Housing Accommodations
Academic Help Center
Tutoring
Study Skills workshops
Provider Profiles: JWU is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to give students with learning disabilities, physical challenges, and chronic medical conditions the opportunity to succeed in their academic pursuits.
Source: Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated: 8/5/2019
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Community College of Rhode Island Disability Services for Students Knight Campus, Community College of Rhode Island View on Map
400 East Ave
Warwick, RI 02886
 Phone: 401-825-1232
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Organization Name: Community College of Rhode Island
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Address:
400 East Ave
Warwick, RI 02886
Phone: 401-825-1232
Text: 401-405-4333
Service Categories:
College Disability Centers
Student Disability Services
Email: dss@ccri.edu
URL: http://www.ccri.edu/dss/
Eligibility:

Enrollment Link
Services Provided:

FAQs

Disability Accommodations and Services Link  
Provider Profiles:

The Disability Services for Students (DSS) office at CCRI recognizes disability as a form of cultural diversity and works to foster an inclusive environment for all students in the higher education community through education, awareness, and accessibility.
Source: Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated: 5/17/2021
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New England Institute of Technology View on Map
1 New England Tech Boulevard
East Greenwich, RI 02818
 Phone: 401-467-7744
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Address:
1 New England Tech Boulevard
East Greenwich, RI 02818
Phone: 401-467-7744
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College Disability Centers
Student Disability Services
URL: https://www.neit.edu/About-Us/Public-Disclosure/Support-Services
Eligibility: Students with disabilities who wish to request accommodations must self-identify, communicate their needs to their Student Advisor, and provide current and comprehensive documentation concerning the nature and
extent of their disability.
Services Provided: The 504 Coordinator is the official at NEIT who determines whether a requested accommodation(s) will be provided to the student.

Reasonable accommodations are determined on a case by case basis through a dialogue with the student, the 504 Coordinator, and one of the following: the Student Advisor (SA), the Student Success Coordinator
(SSC), or the Director of Residence Life (DRL).

Decisions about reasonable accommodations are based upon the
student’s specific needs and functional limitations and whether the accommodation will permit the student an opportunity to participate in an educational program, course or activity.
Source: Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated: 1/9/2019
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Salve Regina University View on Map
100 Ochre Point Avenue
McKillop Library 2nd floor
Newport, RI 02840
 Phone: 401-341-3150
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Address:
100 Ochre Point Avenue
McKillop Library 2nd floor
Newport, RI 02840
Phone: 401-341-3150
Service Categories:
College Disability Centers
Student Disability Services
Email: disabilityservices@salve.edu
URL: https://salve.edu/disability-services
Services Provided: -Support services and reasonable accommodations that allow all students equal access to Salve Regina programs, regardless of disability.
-Self-awareness and self-advocacy skills.
-General disability information and information about resources (local, state and federal) that can assist them in their academic and/or life goals.
Source: Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated: 1/9/2019
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Providence College: Disability Support Services, Providence College View on Map
1 Cunningham Square
Phillips Memorial Library, Room 250
Providence, RI 02918
 Phone: 401-865-2494
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Organization Name: Providence College
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Address:
1 Cunningham Square
Phillips Memorial Library, Room 250
Providence, RI 02918
Phone: 401-865-2494
Service Categories:
College Disability Centers
Student Disability Services
Email: msherbur@providence.edu
URL: https://academic-services.providence.edu/services/
Services Provided:

The College makes every effort to provide reasonable accommodations so that students can be ensured equal access and works to remove any barriers which may prevent this from happening.
Students with documented disabilities may register with the Office of Academic Services to request academic accommodations. The Assistant Director for Disability Services will discuss each student’s unique needs and help to determine the types of accommodations that are appropriate.
Source: Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated: 11/12/2020
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Rhode Island School of Design View on Map
210 Benefit Street
Carr House Floor 2
Providence, RI 02909
 Phone: 401-709-8460
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Address:
210 Benefit Street
Carr House Floor 2
Providence, RI 02909
Phone: 401-709-8460
Service Categories:
College Disability Centers
Student Disability Services
URL: https://info.risd.edu/disability-support-services-dss/#how-to-request-accommodations
Services Provided: The office of Disability Support Services (DSS) assists RISD students who have cognitive (learning), psychological and physical disabilities. In order to receive accommodations, students must be registered with the Office of Disability Support Services.
Source: Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated: 1/9/2019
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AHEAD: Association of Higher Education and Disability View on Map
107 Commerce Centre Drive, Suite 204
Huntersville, NC 28078
 Phone: 704-947-7779
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Address:
107 Commerce Centre Drive, Suite 204
Huntersville, NC 28078
Phone: 704-947-7779
Fax: 704-948-7779
Service Categories:
College Disability Centers
Educational Advocacy
Specialized Information Resources
Student Disability Services
URL: https://www.ahead.org
Services Provided:

Committed to full participation of persons with disabilities in post-secondary education. Website resources include civil rights, legal resources, DSS professionals.
Provider Profiles:

Affiliate programs Utah AHEAD, New Mexico AHEAD
Source: MHP-Nationwide
Last Updated: 12/11/2020
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Think College, University of Massachusetts - Boston View on Map
Institute for Community Inclusion, UMass Boston
Boston, MA 02125
 Phone: 627-287-4300
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Organization Name: University of Massachusetts - Boston
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Address:
Institute for Community Inclusion, UMass Boston
Boston, MA 02125
Phone: 627-287-4300
Service Categories:
College Disability Centers
Email: thinkcollegeTA@gmail.com
URL: https://thinkcollege.net/
Services Provided:

Think College is a national organization dedicated to developing, expanding, and improving inclusive higher education options for people with intellectual disability.

  • College Search: Searchable directory of college programs for students with intellectual disability. Search by name, location, and keywords.
  • Resource Library: Think College creates and curates a variety of resources on topics related to postsecondary education for people with intellectual disability.
  • Family Resources: Information about planning, preparing, and applying for college.
Source: Nationwide Suggest Providers Queue
Last Updated: 11/20/2020
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Mason LIFE Program, George Mason University
4400 University Drive, MSN 1F2
Fairfax, VA 22030
 Phone: 703-993-3905
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Organization Name: George Mason University
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Address:
4400 University Drive, MSN 1F2
Fairfax, VA 22030
Phone: 703-993-3905
Service Categories:
College Disability Centers
Special Education/Schools
URL: https://masonlife.gmu.edu/
Eligibility:

Ages 18-23, students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Services Provided:

Provides a four year postsecondary curriculum of study to students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Services Include:

  • Person Centered Planning
  • Support staff attends the class with the student
  • Additional assistance through a two hour support class.
  • Work specialty area. Most students are placed on-campus with a support staff member in their first year and gradually they have the opportunity to explore off campus placements.
  • Students live on and off campus.
Provider Profiles:

Students completing their four years with the Mason LIFE Program will graduate with a George Mason Certificate of Completion with a catalog concentration and a work specialty area.
Source: Nationwide Suggest Providers Queue
Last Updated: 4/1/2021
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