Temporary Disabilities

 

Students who encounter a temporary injury or illness that significantly impacts their ability to function may be eligible for accommodations. Students in need of temporary disability services can register with our office by completing the SDS Registration Form.  Documentation from a medical provider detailing the nature and/or extent of your temporary disability, as well as expected recovery date, can be uploaded into the Registration Form, or sent separately.  If you have any questions about documentation, please contact our office at 270-809-2018.  After we receive the Registration Form and documentation, we will contact you to schedule an appointment with Ken Ashlock, Director of Student Disability Services, to determine possible accommodations such as temporary accessible parking, housing accommodations, note-takers, or testing accommodations.

Students anticipating surgery that will result in a temporary impairment are also eligible for services through SDS.  Students are encouraged to meet with the Director prior to the surgery to discuss the various options available and to develop a plan for the provision of accommodations with faculty members and other departments at Murray State University.