Wellesley College is an equal access institution that welcomes individuals with disabilities as students, staff, faculty, and visitors. As part of that welcome, the College has identified key staff on campus as informational resources who can assist individuals who may request access accommodations. This page is an introduction to resources on campus.
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to participate in the wide range of academics, programs, activities and events offered at Wellesley College. Feel free to contact the staff listed below as a starting point in your exploration of resources for individuals with disabilities at Wellesley College.
Please note that accommodations listed below are examples of possible accommodations for individuals with particular disabilities. These are not guarantees that particular accommodations will be provided to those requesting them. As mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Act, all accommodations are decided upon on a case-by-case basis, to those individuals demonstrating a disability as defined by the ADA.
The following sections are organized by the many roles individuals may find themselves in when approaching Wellesley College.
Applicants for Admission
| Applicants for admission are admitted to the College without regard to disability. During the pre-admission process, applicants may need: | ||
| • | accommodations for a campus tour such as an Accessible Routes map, or a sign language interpreter | |
| • | the application in an alternative media format such as on cassette tape, large print, Braille | |
| Applicants needing these or other disability related assistance should feel free to contact: Jim Wice, Director of Disability Services, (781) 283-2434 | ||
Students
| Students may need to request reasonable accommodations (or auxiliary aids and services) to obtain equal access to programs and services on campus. Others may find the need for support and understanding of a staff person with expertise in disability issues. Examples of commonly requested accommodations include: | ||
| • | note taking, testing accommodations, sign language interpreting, adaptive equipment | |
| • | housing accommodations including wheelchair access and medically required single rooms | |
| • | formatting in alternative media such as readings on cassette tape, large print, Braille | |
| Students needing these or other disability related assistance should feel free to contact: Students with Learning Disabilities and Attention Deficit Disorder Students with Medical Disabilities Students with Psychiatric Disabilities Students with Physical Disabilities | ||
Faculty
| Faculty may need reasonable accommodations to teach, research or perform other responsibilities. These accommodations may include: | ||
| • | adaptive equipment such as overhead projectors to teach or modified lab benches for research | |
| • | alternative media format such as readings on cassette tape, large print, Braille | |
| • | course scheduling to accommodate endurance and break needs | |
| Faculty needing these or other disability related assistance should feel free to contact their respective Dean or, if preferred initially, Jim Wice, (781) 283-2434: Lee Cuba, Dean of the College, (781) 283-3583 | ||
Applicants for Employment
| Applicants may need accommodations during the pre-employment process such as: | ||
| • | the application in an alternative media format such as on cassette tape, large print, Braille | |
| • | accommodations during the interview such as an accessible interview room or a sign language interpreter | |
Staff
| Staff may need reasonable accommodations to do their jobs. These accommodations may include: | ||
| • | adaptive equipment such as specialized hardware or software for a computer | |
| • | alternative media format such as readings on cassette tape, large print, Braille | |
| • | sign language interpreting | |
Visitors and Alumnae
| Visitors and alumnae with disabilities are welcome at Wellesley College and may need assistance accessing events and public facilities. Examples of commonly requested accommodations at events such as Commencement include: | ||
| • | accessible seating and parking | |
| • | alternative media format such as readings on cassette tape, large print, Braille | |
| • | sign language interpreting | |
| Applicants for employment, staff, visitors and alumnae needing these or other disability related assistance should feel free to contact: Jim Wice, Director of Disability Services, (781) 283-2434 | ||
Compliance and Policy
| Wellesley College complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 using both as benchmarks in providing equal access to individuals with disabilities. Beyond this, the College strives to achieve the spirit of these and other laws related to access for individuals with disabilities. For information on ADA, 504 and other access compliance and policies at Wellesley College, feel free to contact: Linda Brothers, Director of Equal Opportunity, (781) 283-2240 Click here for more information on disability services at Wellesley College. |