General information
This campus is:
4 year
Private, not-for-profit
Highest level of degree offered:
Advanced Degree
Student population
9,954
Student population: undergraduate
6,910
Primarily online?
No
Disability resource office
Student Accessibility Center
401 College Ave
Ashland,
Ohio
44805
Office phone
419-289-5904
Office email
au-sac@ashland.edu
Website
Contact people
Name
Silvia Henriss
Email
shenriss@ashland.edu
Telephone
419-289-5904
Job title or role
Director
Number of full-time disability service staff
2.0
Number of students who have submitted disability documentation
215
Three most common types of disabilities disclosed by students to the disability resource office
- Attention Deficit Hyperacticity Disorder (ADHD)
- Specific learning disabilities
- Psychiatric and disabilities related to mental and emotional health
Disability accommodations and services
Campus accessibility and resources
| Group | Level of service |
|---|---|
| Student health services |
 Completely accessible |
| Counseling and psychological services |
Completely accessible |
| The library(ies) |
 Somewhat accessible |
| Institution websites |
Somewhat accessible |
| Recreation and athletic facilities |
Completely accessible |
| Student union or other main building designated for students to socialize |
Completely accessible |
| Main academic buildings where most undergraduates would attend classes |
Somewhat accessible |
| Entertainment, theater, and event facilities |
Somewhat accessible |
| On-campus transportation |
 Not applicable |
| Nearby off-campus transportation |
Somewhat accessible |
| Residence halls |
Somewhat accessible |
| Key administrative offices (e.g., financial aid, registration, multi-cultural affairs, students services, career counseling) |
Completely accessible |
| Sexual assault services and reporting mechanisms |
Completely accessible |
| Security and saftety programs (e.g., late-night escort services on campus) |
Completely accessible |
Policies and procedures related to students with disabilities
- Standardized or recommended syllabus statements regarding disability accommodations
- Institutional policy requiring that all online materials are accessible to students with disabilities ( compliant with Section 508)
- Emergency evacuation procedures include plans for students with disabilities
- Formal grievance policies and procedures for students with complaints about campus disability access
- Grievance procedures for students with complaints about the disability resource office
Types of counseling and psychological services available at the institution
- Short-term counseling (e.g., 10 session limit)
- Long-term counseling
- Support groups
- 24/7 Mental health hotline or crisis line
- Online mental health services, trainings or supports
- Cross-campus behavioral, mental health, or crisis team(s)
- Campus-based chaplains
- Other: We can provide services or referrals as requested by students if needed.
General Campus Resources
- Services for veterans with disabilities
- Resources for students with disabilities to address assistive technology needs and information technology (IT) access needs
- Other: Emergency funds for students to assist with textbooks, or supplies - limited basis.
Academics and campus climate for students with disabilities
Courses or degree programs
- No specialized degree programs or courses are offered at this institution
Campus groups that address disability issues but do not provide direct services to students
- Compliance Committee
- Retention Committee
- Enrollment Management Committee
- Early Alert
- Diversity & Inclusion Task Force
How often does your institution have public events or activities related to disability, culturally Deaf people, or ASL?
Very rarely or never