Office of Disability Services

Franklin University recognizes the needs of students with disabilities and is committed to providing accessible services, programs and educational opportunities. In addition to accessible facilities and plentiful parking, the Office of Disability Services is available to provide disabled individuals with additional assistance and guidance.

If you are a qualified student or prospective student who has a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or the guidelines for Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act, you may register with the Office of Disability Services.

We work closely with the Student Learning Center in personalizing accommodations and services to meet the individual needs of each qualified student. If you need accommodations such as taped or e-books, register as early as possible.

Please follow the guidelines below to register with the Office of Disability Services and request accommodations for your disabilities. All information must be provided within 5 years of diagnosis of your disability from a qualified individual. After you have completed the guidelines, an email verifying approved accommodations will be sent to you and each instructor of the courses in which you are registered.

For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please contact the Disability Services Coordinator at 614-797-4700, toll-free at 1-877-341-6300 or by email at access@franklin.edu.

Guidelines for Requesting Disability Services

1. Document your disability.

   Your documentation must include:

   • Diagnosis, tests and results that confirm this diagnosis, and physician's last date of contact with you;
   • Symptoms associated with this condition;
   • Description of how this condition may affect you academically and/or physically;
   • Recommendations for accommodations (i.e. extended test time) and rationale for these accommodations; and
   • Expected duration of this disability.
     
     
2. Register for classes with your Student Services Associate (SSA).

   If accommodations such as interpreters are needed for meeting with your SSA, contact the Disability Services Coordinator. Students who wish to receive accommodations are encouraged to register for classes as early as possible to allow adequate time to arrange support services and accommodations.

3. Meet with the Disability Services Coordinator to go over your schedule of classes and set up any needed accommodations.

   This must be done as early as possible to ensure that we can set up accommodations before you start your courses. Please call or email so that we can discuss your needs: 614-797-4700, 1-877-341-6300 (toll-free) or email access@franklin.edu.