South Carolina State University

The Office of Student Disability Services (OSDS) at South Carolina State University offers a variety of services for students with documented disabilities including but not limited to students with learning disabilities, those who are deaf or hard of hearing, those who are visual or mobility impaired, and/or those who are diagnosed with a psychiatric or medical disorder(s).

South Carolina State University complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). According to Section 504 and ADA, “a person with a disability is someone who has a disability that impairs a major life function, who has a history of having a disability, and or who is regarded as having a disability.”

Mission Statement

The mission of the Office of Student Disability Services is to provide and coordinate academic and other support services and programs that enable students with disabilities to maximize their educational potential, participate in and benefit from all aspects of University campus life, and increase the level of awareness of the University’s faculty and staff about disabled students needs. We also seek to foster a positive attitudinal and behavioral response from faculty and staff when interacting with persons with disabilities.