General information
This campus is:
4 year
Private, not-for-profit
Highest level of degree offered:
Advanced Degree
Student population
3,120
Primarily online?
No
Disability resource office
Equity and Title IX
4190 City Ave
Suite 144
Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania
19131
Office phone
2158716528
Office email
disabilityservices@pcom.edu
Contact people
Name
Shubha Kayarthodi
Email
shubhalka@pcom.edu
Telephone
678-225-7510
Job title or role
Academic Support Specialist
Number of full-time disability service staff
1.8
Number of students who have submitted disability documentation
90
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 |
 Somewhat accessible |
| Counseling and psychological services |
Somewhat accessible |
| The library(ies) |
Somewhat accessible |
| Institution websites |
Somewhat accessible |
| Recreation and athletic facilities |
Somewhat accessible |
| Student union or other main building designated for students to socialize |
Somewhat accessible |
| Main academic buildings where most undergraduates would attend classes |
Somewhat accessible |
| Entertainment, theater, and event facilities |
 Not applicable |
| On-campus transportation |
Not applicable |
| Nearby off-campus transportation |
Somewhat accessible |
| Residence halls |
Not applicable |
| Key administrative offices (e.g., financial aid, registration, multi-cultural affairs, students services, career counseling) |
Somewhat accessible |
| Sexual assault services and reporting mechanisms |
Somewhat accessible |
| Security and saftety programs (e.g., late-night escort services on campus) |
Somewhat 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)
- Centralized funding for disability accommodations at events (e.g. individuals, student organizations, and departments are not responsible for paying for disability-related accommodations)Provision of interpreters and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) for all major events
- 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
- Online mental health services, trainings or supports
General Campus Resources
- Food shelf or food pantry
Academics and campus climate for students with disabilities
Courses or degree programs
- No specialized degree programs or courses are offered at this institution
How often does your institution have public events or activities related to disability, culturally Deaf people, or ASL?
Very rarely or never
What percent of faculty on campus have a disclosed disability? (approximate)
0
What percent of staff on campus have a disclosed disability? (approximate)
1