Disability Services

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Susan Shirachi, Director (uds@hawaii.edu)
Hale Kauanoe A Wing Lounge
Phone: V (808) 933-0816, TTY (808) 933-3335
www.uhh.hawaii.edu/studentaffairs/uds/

The University Disability Services Office provides services and support to disabled students, faculty, and staff of UH Hilo, in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (1973) and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Support to the general public is in the form of auxiliary aids and services for those using campus facilities. The provision of direct service focuses on accommodation and access issues relating to the student with disability’s educational needs. In addition to serving as an advocate for people with disabilities at UH Hilo, the office also provides consulting on reasonable accommodations for University employees [faculty, staff and student workers] with disabilities, facilities development, public accommodations for campus programs, services or activities, educational and disability awareness programs, and general support for diversity activities at UH Hilo. Services and support provided through the University Disabilities Office include:

• Disability review and referral for assessment
• Provision of accommodation
• Disability counseling
• Faculty and staff development
• Policy review and implementation
• University liaison
• Campus and community disability resource
• Diversity Club advisor

Consultation with Grant funded programs in meeting ADA access; grant funded programs are expected to incorporate the appropriate funding for such required expenses.