Disability Specialist
Core
Formulate, implement, monitor, and evaluate student-centered services for students with disabilities at a university, including counseling, advocacy, and accommodation management.
Role type
Student services specialist (disability support)
Builds
Accessible learning environments and support services for students with disabilities
Domain
Higher education / Student affairs
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Disability documentation evaluation, Compensatory strategy development, Federal/state disability law knowledge (Section 504, ADAAA), Universal design principles, Assistive technology knowledge, Eligibility determination, Record management
Preferred skills
In-service training development, Committee participation
Technologies
Computer and assistive technologies
Responsibilities
Counsel and advise students with disabilities; Advocate for students with faculty and administrators; Guide faculty on classroom accommodations; Participate in outreach and training for university departments; Determine eligibility and approve accommodations; Maintain student records and assist with documentation.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC