General information
This campus is:
4 year
Private, not-for-profit
Highest level of degree offered:
Bachelor's Degree
Student population
2,705
Student population: undergraduate
2,705
Primarily online?
No
Disability resource office
Center for Accessibility Resources & Disability Services
3009 Broadway
101 Altschul Hall
New York,
New York
10027-6598
Office phone
(212) 854-4634
Office email
cards@barnard.edu
Website
Contact people
Name
Angelene Prendergast
Email
aprender@barnard.edu
Telephone
(212) 854-4634
Job title or role
Assistant to the Director
Number of full-time disability service staff
4.0
Number of students who have submitted disability documentation
659
Three most common types of disabilities disclosed by students to the disability resource office
- Attention Deficit Hyperacticity Disorder (ADHD)
- Chronic illnesses (examples: diabetes, arthritis, epilepsy, HIV/AIDS, cancer)
- Psychiatric and disabilities related to mental and emotional health
Disability accommodations and services
Campus accessibility and resources
Group | Level of service |
---|---|
Student health services |
Somewhat accessible |
Counseling and psychological services |
Completely accessible |
The library(ies) |
Completely accessible |
Institution websites |
Somewhat accessible |
Recreation and athletic facilities |
Somewhat 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 |
Not 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
- Emergency evacuation procedures include plans for students with disabilities
- Faculty diversity hiring initiatives include efforts to recruit and retain faculty 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)
- Support groups
- 24/7 Mental health hotline or crisis line
- Peer counselors or peer supports
- Other: Specific hours for students with disabilities with peer writing and speaking fellows
General Campus Resources
- Campus scholarships for students with disabilities
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
- Council on Diversity and Inclusion
Student organizations related to disability, Deafness, or ASL
- Peer Mentors for the Center for Accessibility Resources & Disability Services
How often does your institution have public events or activities related to disability, culturally Deaf people, or ASL?
Very rarely or never