{"id":97,"date":"2022-11-16T15:07:55","date_gmt":"2022-11-16T15:07:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/ssc\/?page_id=97"},"modified":"2026-11-04T18:43:04","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T18:43:04","slug":"disability-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/ssc\/disability-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Disability Services"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 id=\"h-disability-services\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Disability Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Angela W. Williams Student Success Center\/Services for Students with Disabilities (SSC)<\/strong>&nbsp;mission is to create an accessible and inclusive environment for all students at The Citadel. Our primary objective is to provide everyone with equal access to campus programs and activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The office helps students with learning, physical, health, or psychiatric disabilities manage the varying demands of The Citadel experience. We recognize that students with disabilities face the same challenges as every student, plus the challenges that relate to the impact of their disability. Because of this, we partner with faculty and staff to foster an inclusive environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to serving students, the staff helps the Citadel community make programs, services, and activities accessible to everyone. The SSC provides services and academic accommodations for all students with documented disabilities. Please choose a category on the navigation bar for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-core-values\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Core Values<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Human variation is natural and vital in the development of dynamic communities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using academic success support is essential for all students.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Our entire community is responsible for supporting and creating an inclusive environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A diverse and engaging community is a shared responsibility; we consider disability as diversity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-register-with-services-for-students-with-disabilities\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Register with Services for Students with Disabilities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To register with Services for Students with Disabilities, students follow the steps outlined below. Students should submit their application and documentation and set up an initial meeting as early as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-new-students-to-receive-accommodations\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>New Students to Receive Accommodations<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students who have been accepted to The Citadel and need access to accommodations and support will need to officially register with Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD). Students must submit an application and supporting documentation to SSD to coordinate and approve accommodations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-who-should-apply-for-services\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who Should Apply for Services?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ADD\/ADHD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chronic Health Conditions (e.g., diabetes, Crohn&#8217;s, migraines, and other auto-immune related conditions)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learning Disabilities (e.g., dyslexia, dyscalculia, reading, written expression, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mental Health Conditions (e.g., depression, anxiety, PTSD, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Physical Disabilities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sensory Disabilities (e.g., vision and hearing)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-who-can-apply-for-services\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Who Can Apply for Services?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Students who have been admitted to The Citadel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students who have a documented disability that substantially limits one or more major life activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students who may have had accommodations previously in high school or at another college (e.g., IEP or 504 plan).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students who are clients of Vocational Rehabilitation or Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&amp;E).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-application-process\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Application Process<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students requesting reasonable accommodations and\/or services must submit documentation of a disabling condition to verify eligibility. Students are required to submit documentation regarding the diagnosis\/diagnoses that demonstrate a disability covered under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 as amended (2008).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please review our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/root\/ssc-disability-services\/documentation-guidelines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Documentation Guidelines&nbsp;<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a>for additional information. All documentation is kept confidential.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-steps-to-register-with-ssd\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Steps to Register with SSD<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The<strong><em> student<\/em><\/strong> seeking accommodations should complete the application and <strong><em>not<\/em><\/strong> a parent or guardian. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 id=\"h-complete-the-application\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Complete the application<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-0d476346-53e6-47d7-a107-718f84aa7fc8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/ssc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/130\/2025\/08\/Citadel-Application-Instructions-AIM.docx\">Citadel Application Instructions AIM<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/ssc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/130\/2025\/08\/Citadel-Application-Instructions-AIM.docx\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-0d476346-53e6-47d7-a107-718f84aa7fc8\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/hunter.accessiblelearning.com\/Citadel\/Start.aspx?Type=SAP&amp;TID=zvI1PQHE74WyZRWAKi24aYZtDvudR0kvBDu2YH2odwC\">Start The Application Now.<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-submit-documentation-in-portal\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Submit Documentation in Portal<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After submitting the application, the student can schedule a meeting to discuss accommodations, procedures, and services. Appointments may be scheduled by emailing&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:disabilityservices@citadel.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">disabilityservices@citadel.edu<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a>.&nbsp;While documentation isn&#8217;t required to schedule the meeting, we encourage students to submit it as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Please review our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.citadel.edu\/root\/ssc-disability-services\/documentation-guidelines\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Documentation Guidelines<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a>&nbsp;for more information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 id=\"h-meet-with-disability-services\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meet with Disability Services<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After the meeting, students approved for accommodations will have access to AIM, our Disability Case Management System. From there, the student can request that their accommodation letter be emailed to their faculty. You do not have to re-register with our office each semester, but students must request that <strong>their accommodation letters be sent to their faculty each semester in which they are enrolled through the <a href=\"https:\/\/hunter.accessiblelearning.com\/Citadel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AIM Student Portal<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students should communicate via email or in person with their instructors&nbsp;to discuss the arrangements for receiving accommodations. Instructors do not have to provide accommodations if students do not promptly inform them of their need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-questions-contact-us\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a href=\"mailto:disabilityservices@citadel.edu\">Questions? Contact Us!<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Services for Students with Disabilities<\/strong><br><em>The Angela W. Williams Student Success Center<\/em> <br>103 Thompson Hall<br>171 Moultrie Street<br>Charleston, SC 29409<br>Email:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:disabilityservices@citadel.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">disabilityservices@citadel.edu<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> (opens in a new tab)<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<br>Phone: 843-953-6877<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Disability Services The Angela W. Williams Student Success Center\/Services for Students with Disabilities (SSC)&nbsp;mission is to create an accessible and inclusive environment for all students at The Citadel. Our primary objective is to provide everyone with equal access to campus programs and activities. 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