Northwest Missouri State University is committed to providing students with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in the University’s programs, courses and activities. Title IX and Equity, Accessibility and Accommodations, provides learning and living accommodations at no cost to any student who has a documented disability as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
A diagnosed disability is a condition that substantially limits "major life activity," such as walking, hearing, seeing, speaking, breathing, or learning. ADA laws protect:
If you have a disability that you think would qualify for a living or learning accommodation, please complete the accommodation application and provide supporting medical documentation, or contact ada@nwmissouri.edu.
Students self-disclose the need for an accommodation, and must complete and then submit the fillable form below. Students must also submit separately (ada@nwmissouri.edu), supporting documentation about your disability from your health or counseling professional. For more information please see the documentation guidelines in the section Disability Documentation and Requirements.
Title IX and Equity, Accessibility and Accommodations provides a range of reasonable accommodations, including, but not limited to:
Students with approved accommodations are eligible for early registration.
Title IX and Equity, Accessibility and Accommodations may request additional or more recent documentation as needed.
Confidentiality will be maintained for all documentation related to a student's disability.
Accessible format of rented textbooks are available for students who have approved Kurzweil accommodations.
Provider: Textbook Services
Contact: Scott Yocum, 660.562.1150
The US Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights offers information regarding the rights and responsibilities of students with disabilities, as well as the responsibilities that postsecondary institutions have toward such students.
Going to College
This website is about college life with a disability. It is designed for high school students and provides video clips that help in planning for college.
Prospective students are encouraged to visit Northwest Missouri State University and the Title IX & Equity: Accessibility & Accommodations (A&A) office. An appointment with one of the professional staff members can be scheduled directly through the A&A office by calling 660-562-1873 or the visit can be coordinated through the Admissions Office – Campus Visits.
Temporary impairments are generally not regarded as disabilities, but conditions such as broken bones, short-term illnesses and recovery from surgery or medical conditions can impact a student’s academic progress.
The Office of Title IX & Equity can provide temporary services to assist students in their academic work. An appointment may be set up with one of the professional staff members to coordinate and arrange the services that are needed. Documentation of the medical condition may be necessary to arrange services.
If the temporary condition involves mobility issues (e.g. use of walker or crutches), Northwest Missouri State University does not provide personal shuttle services to and from classes. For more information, contact us at 660-562-1873.
