The Catholic University of America

 

Disability Support Services
207 Pryzbyla Center
Phone: 202-319-5211 • Fax: 202-319-5126
Web: http://disabilityservices.cua.edu • E-mail: cua-disabilityservices@cua.edu
Director, Emily K. Singer, M.A.
Learning Disability Coordinator, Laura Cutway, B.A.,M.S.
Administrative Assistant, Lauren E. Colandreo, B.A., M.S.
The Office of Disability Support Services, DSS, supports the missions of the Dean of Students and the university by providing programs and services designed to support and encourage the integration of students with disabilities into the mainstream of the university community. DSS assists in creating an accessible university community where students with disabilities have an equal opportunity to fully participate in all aspects of the educational environment. We cooperate through partnerships with students, faculty and staff to promote students’ independence and to ensure recognition of their abilities, not disabilities.
•   DSS coordinates support services for students with all types of diagnosed disabilities.
•   Assists students in negotiating disability-related barriers to the pursuit of their education.
•   Strives to improve access to university programs, activities and facilities for students with disabilities.
•   Promotes increased awareness of disability issues on campus.
Essential to the larger mission of the university, DSS promotes universally designed environments and facilitates full access through reasonable accommodations, training, collaboration and innovative programming.