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Programs that provide special assistance and accommodations that support the ability of students with visual, hearing, physical, emotional, learning or other disabilities to achieve their academic goals and participate in, contribute to and benefit from the institution's programs, services and activities. (AIRS HL-8120.7980)

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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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
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College Disability Centers
Student Disability Services
Email: brmcgill@ccri.edu
URL: http://www.ccri.edu/dss/
Eligibility: Students with disabilities who have current and complete documentation of their disability from a licensed physician, psychologist, or other appropriately qualified specialist may be eligible for accommodations. Students with special circumstances can call us to discuss their situation. Accommodations will not be provided without appropriate supporting documentation.
Services Provided: Recommending and coordinating reasonable accommodations in a variety of domains (e.g. exam, course, and program)
Encouraging student development through self-advocacy and personal decision making.
Supporting a commitment to academic success and student retention.
Providing training and information to faculty and administration that uphold the inclusion of persons with disabilities.
There are Disability Service Coordinators on each of the CCRI campuses.
Provider Profiles: The Disability Services for Students (DSS) office is part of the Opportunity and Outreach Programs unit within the Division of Student Affairs. DSS Coordinators and support staff are available on each of CCRI’s four main campuses to meet with students and to help provide the necessary and reasonable accommodations that students need to be successful. In addition, the DSS office serves as an information resource to faculty, providing awareness and guidance for how to best ensure the inclusion of students with disabilities without compromising academic standards. The DSS office works to dispel negative and limiting stereotypes and promotes a campus environment that is sensitive, accepting and responsive to the needs and contributions of all CCRI students. Additional campuses within RI see website [https://www.ccri.edu/about/campuses.html]
Source: Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated: 10/25/2017
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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.
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Affiliate programs Utah AHEAD, New Mexico AHEAD
Source: MHP-Nationwide
Last Updated: 12/11/2020
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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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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
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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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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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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
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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: 3/17/2017
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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
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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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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
Service Categories:
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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S.T.A.R.T. URI, University of Rhode Island Division of Student Affairs View on Map
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI 02881
 Phone: 401-874-2098
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Organization Name: University of Rhode Island Division of Student Affairs
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Address:
University of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI 02881
Phone: 401-874-2098
Service Categories:
Student Disability Services
Email: dss@etal.uri.edu
URL: https://web.uri.edu/disability/prospective/
Eligibility: New students at URI with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Applications due 7/3/20.
Services Provided:

S.T.A.R.T. URI is a transitional bridge program for incoming new URI college students with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

3 day program in September 2-4 focuses on skills they need to thrive at URI.

[https://web.uri.edu/disability/files/S.T.A.R.T-8x11-1.pdf] 
Provider Profiles:

Summer Transition Program for ASD to Promote Retention and Training at URI (S.T.A.R.T URI) aims to support and maximize the academic and social skills of URI students with a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

S.T.A.R.T URI is a multifaceted program designed to meet individual student’s needs while they navigate the transition from secondary support services to college-level support services
Source: Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated: 6/11/2020
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