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Student Disability Services

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Murray State University is committed to equal educational opportunities for all academically qualified students. There are certain legal entitlements extended to students with disabilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and The Americans Disabilities Act of 1990. These laws are designed to remove barriers to "equal participation". Specifically they prohibit discrimination on the basis of a handicap and mandate "reasonable accommodations" for students with learning disabilities, ADHD, traumatic brain injury, seizure disorders, and other cognitive impairments.

All accommodations provided by the SSLD Office are based upon each student's individual needs. These needs will be determined after a mandatory one-on-one consultation with Cindy Clemson, SSLD Coordinator.

  • Academic Advising
  • Test Proctoring
    • Quiet, Distraction-Free Test Environment
    • Extended Test Time
    • Access to a Reader, Scribe, and/or Spell Checker
  • Note Taking
  • Technical
    • Audio Textbooks
    • textHelp!98 Read & Write Computer-Reader program
    • Kurzweil reader Computer-Reader program.
  • Academic Tutoring
    • SSLD Project Mentor Program
    • Community College Peer Tutoring Program Free

All services may not be available during summer terms. Please call ahead to verify the availability of staff and services during summer semesters.

Student Disability Services  
423 Wells Hall
Murray, KY 42071-0009 

Phone: (270) 809-2018 
Fax: (270) 809-4339 

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