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Fashion Institute of Technology

227 W 27th St
New York,
 New York  
10001-5992

General information

This campus is:
4 year
Public
Highest level of degree offered:
Advanced Degree
Student population
10,307
Student population: undergraduate
10,101
Primarily online?
No

Disability resource office

Office of Disability Support Services (FIT-ABLE)
Dubinsky Center, A570
227 W 27th St
New York,
10001-5992
Office phone
(212) 217-4090
Contact people
Email
fitable@fitnyc.edu
Name
Elizabeth Killinger
Email
elizabeth_killinger@fitnyc.edu
Job title or role
Associate Coordinator
Number of full-time disability service staff
4

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

Campus accessibility and resources

Campus access
GroupLevel of service
Student health services Completely accessible
Completely accessible
Counseling and psychological services Completely accessible
Completely accessible
The library(ies) Completely accessible
Completely accessible
Institution websites Completely accessible
Completely accessible
Recreation and athletic facilities Completely accessible
Completely accessible
Student union or other main building designated for students to socialize Completely accessible
Completely accessible
Main academic buildings where most undergraduates would attend classes Completely accessible
Completely accessible
Entertainment, theater, and event facilities Completely accessible
Completely accessible
On-campus transportation Completely accessible
Completely accessible
Nearby off-campus transportation Somewhat accessible
Somewhat accessible
Residence halls Completely accessible
Completely accessible
Key administrative offices (e.g., financial aid, registration, multi-cultural affairs, students services, career counseling) Completely accessible
Completely accessible
Sexual assault services and reporting mechanisms Completely accessible
Completely accessible
Security and saftety programs (e.g., late-night escort services on campus) Completely accessible
Completely accessible

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
  • Online mental health services, trainings or supports
  • Cross-campus behavioral, mental health, or crisis team(s)
  • Other: Mental Health Awareness Events

General Campus Resources

  • Food shelf or food pantry
  • Services for veterans with disabilities
  • Resources for students with disabilities to address assistive technology needs and information technology (IT) access needs
  • Other: Meditation Spaces

Academics and campus climate for students with disabilities

Campus groups that address disability issues but do not provide direct services to students

  • Delta Alpha Pi
  • Honor Society