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The University Disability Services Office provides services and supports to disabled students, faculty, staff of the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo (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 utilizing 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 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
For University Disability Services information, contact:
Susan Shirachi, Director
Hale Kauanoe A Wing Loungue
200 W. Kawili St.
Hilo, HI 96720-4091
Phone: V (808) 933-0816, TTY (808) 933-3335
Email: uds@hawaii.edu