General information
This campus is:
4 year
Public
Highest level of degree offered:
Advanced Degree
Student population
44,235
Student population: undergraduate
32,309
Primarily online?
No
Disability resource office
Disability Access & Compliance
615 University Hall
Berkeley,
California
94720
Office phone
(510) 643-6456
Office email
access@berkeley.edu
Website
Contact people
Name
Ella Callow
Email
ellacallow@berkeley.edu
Telephone
1.510.664.4012
Job title or role
ADA/504 Compliance Officer
Number of full-time disability service staff
40.0
Number of students who have submitted disability documentation
3,100
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 |
Somewhat 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 |
Completely accessible |
Entertainment, theater, and event facilities |
Completely accessible |
On-campus transportation |
Completely accessible |
Nearby off-campus transportation |
Somewhat accessible |
Residence halls |
Completely 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
- Institutional policy requiring that all online materials are accessible to students with disabilities ( compliant with Section 508)
- Provision of interpreters and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) for all major events
- 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)
- Support groups
- 24/7 Mental health hotline or crisis line
- Peer counselors or peer supports
- Online mental health services, trainings or supports
- Cross-campus behavioral, mental health, or crisis team(s)
- Other: TRIO SSS Grant; Career Services
General Campus Resources
- TRIO Student Support Services programs designed for students with disabilities
- Food shelf or food pantry
- Child care services that are accessible to students with disabilities
- Services for veterans with disabilities
- Adaptive sports and recreation programming for students with disabilities (e.g., wheelchair basketball, goalball)
- Resources for students with disabilities to address assistive technology needs and information technology (IT) access needs
Academics and campus climate for students with disabilities
Courses or degree programs
- Disability studies courses or degree programs
- American Sign Language courses or degree programs
Student organizations related to disability, Deafness, or ASL
- Student Coalition for Disability Rights
How often does your institution have public events or activities related to disability, culturally Deaf people, or ASL?
More than twice per term or semester
What percent of faculty on campus have a disclosed disability? (approximate)
2-3%