The Office of Disability Resources coordinates academic accommodations and auxiliary aids and services for students with disabilities to ensure equal access to all programs, services, and activities at Purchase College.
Our Mission
The mission of the Office of Disability Resources is to enhance the college experience by supporting full participation for students with disabilities. We collaborate with campus partners to provide leadership and guidance, and facilitation of equal access to our programs, services, and activities.
Accessing Services through the Office of Disability Resources
How do I request accommodations for the first time?
If I already have accommodations, how do I request additional accommodations?
How do I renew my accommodations each semester?
What documentation do I need to provide?
Does my IEP or 504 plan transfer to college?
How do I sign up for an exam at the Testing Center?
Contact Information
Student Services Building, Third Floor
914-251-6035
Confidential Fax: 914-251-5934
Upcoming:
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Apr
17
Neurodivergent Self-Advocacy and Empowerment Workshop
Time: 5:00pm—6:15pmDave Thompson is a Purchase alum and a neurodivergent self-advocate, helping to drive neuroinclusion at businesses, schools, and organizations around the globe.
This workshop is designed to empower neurodivergent individuals to thrive in school, work, and community life, through exploring the unique strengths and challenges faced by neurodivergent people, offering practical tools and strategies to foster self-advocacy and success.
Participants will gain insights into how our understanding of neurodiversity is changing the world, and how simple strategies can enhance learning, communication, and collaboration in personal and professional settings. We’ll delve into common experiences like navigating disclosure and accommodations, imposter syndrome and rejection sensitivity, finding a great job, maintaining work-life balance, and more.
