MISSION

The mission of Student Disability Services is to act as a catalyst to:

• Advocate equal access and inclusion through Universal Design for all University of Memphis students to all University programs and activities
• Encourage understanding of disability by educating all members of the University community
• Promote development and independence of students with disabilities

SDS Goals

• Develop independence, responsibility and accountability in students with disabilities.
• Improve student access to assistive technology (AT) on campus; increase student knowledge and use of assistive technology to increase academic independence.
• Improve retention and graduation rates for students with disabilities.
• Increase the knowledge of students with disabilities about the skills and experiences necessary to succeed in obtaining a career placement.
• Increase knowledge and understanding of disability across the U of M community; increase faculty and staff knowledge about SDS procedures and services.