Welcome to the Student Accessibility and Support Services (SASS) department. It is our priority to ensure that all students feel welcome and supported in their courses, programs, and journey through their education. We provide a variety of accommodations for students with learning, psychological or physical disabilities and/or differences. It is our mission to empower and ensure that all students have equal access to an education and full campus experience.
WSU Tech recognizes that traditional methods of learning are not always appropriate or sufficiently able to accommodate students with a qualifying disability. In those situations, considerations are given to alternative methods to support the student while making sure that academic standards are still met.
Getting Started
How to Request Accommodations or Register with the SASS office at WSU Tech:
- Complete the WSU Tech Student Accessibility and Support Services request form. (Contact the SASS office at 316-677-1065 or SASS@wsutech.edu if you need help).
- Upload or send documentation clearly listing the student’s disability and how it affects the educational setting. Documentation may include a Disability Verification Form, Individualized Education Plans (IEP), 504 Plans, Psychoeducational evaluations, or other documentation from a licensed professional listing the student’s disability, any testing that has been done, and/or any accommodation recommendations. If you have any questions, please contact the SASS office for more information.
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- Documentation can be attached and sent with the WSU Tech Student Accessibility and Support Services request form, emailed to SASS@wsutech.edu, faxed to 316-462-0716, or by contacting SASS staff to make alternate arrangements.
- Please contact the SASS Office at 316-677-1065 or SASS@wsutech.edu with questions or if you need help completing required documents. Accommodations should be requested as soon as reasonably possible.
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- Once documentation is completed and submitted to the SASS office, students will need to schedule an appointment with staff to review requested accommodations and disability documentation.
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Transitioning from High School to College
As you make the transition from high school to college you will find that the services and accommodations for students with disabilities can be different. To find out more about these differences please access the document below:
Student Accessibility and Support Services: Comparing high school to college
Help paying for College
Comprehensive listing of additional financial aid opportunities for students with disabilities. Look for them on Best Colleges website and SOAR Funding Education. Scholarships that are specific to students living with any kind of disability and also broken down to awards by particular disabilities. Click here for Scholarships for Students with Disabilities
Other Useful Resources
Aira Visual Interpreting Service
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
OCTAE Adult Education and Literacy
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services Blog (OSERS) U.S. Department of Education
Study Guides & Strategies Teaching guides and strategies for studying and learning
Khan Academy online tutoring
Scholarship opportunities
Collection of guides for Students with Disabilities
SOAR Funding Education
Vocational Rehabilitation offices (by state)
WSU Tech Student Accessibility and Support Services forms
2-1-1 Kansas online United Way Kansas resources
Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns (KCDC)
Kansas Disability Service Maps
Kansas Counsel on Developmental Disabilities (KCDD)
The Self Service system will walk you through each step of the process of admissions and financial aid as-well-as all of the following and more:
· Check WSU Tech’s website for all information about the different programs and classes available
· Complete your FAFSA financial aid application.
· Make a list of questions for the Student Accessibility and Support Services staff and set a time to meet with them.
· Find out where to take the college placement assessment (and whether you need to take them)
· Meet with an Admissions Counselor or a Coach to get help in enrolling and developing a schedule of classes you plan to take (based on the results of your placement tests).
· Purchase books as needed in the Bookstore.
· Consider taking a tour the college campuses
