Accessibility Services
Equitable Access and Opportunity for All
The mission of Holy Family University’s Office of Accessibility Services is to adhere to a commitment for equitable access and opportunity for all, and to establish a well-informed environment of inclusion, propelled by the upholding of our University’s core values of Integrity and Respect.
The Office of Accessibility Services at Holy Family University provides housing, dietary and/or academic accommodations to otherwise qualified individuals with documented disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
If you have questions regarding disability services we encourage you to contact the office by calling 267-341-3388 or by emailing Accessibility Services.
Please note that students must schedule an information session with us before applying for services. To do this, please email accessibilityservices@xyschool.net to let us know that you are interested and the Director of Accessibility Services will follow up shortly. The prospective or current student should send this email; Its content will be secure and private.
We want you to have a positive experience while you are at Holy Family University. In case you have a concern regarding services, we encourage you to communicate with the Director of the Office of Accessibility Services to resolve the situation.
If you would like to appeal a decision or have a grievance please follow the grievance procedures policy for Non-Academic Disputes, located in the Holy Family Student Handbook that is available online.
What is a Disability?
A disability could be a mental or physical condition that has a major impact on an individual's life and functioning on a regular basis.
This could be caused by ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, Dyslexia, PTSD, Concussion, Hearing Impairment, Cystic Fibrosis, Physical Injury, Cerebral Palsy, Visual Impairment, or Learning Disability.
Your disability must be documented by a health provider in order to receive services.
For Faculty
- Required Syllabus Statement
- Faculty & Staff Guidance for Accessibility and Accommodation-Fulfillment
- Tips for Teaching an Accessible Online Course
- Request for Test Monitoring
For Students
Office of Accessibility Services
Schedule an Information SessionStephanie King, M.Ed.
Stephanie King, Director of Accessibility Services, spent the last 10 years working as a Special Education Teacher and consultant in the K-12 primary and secondary settings. She recently transitioned into higher education, and oversees the fulfillment of student accommodations and accessibility.
Library, 1st Floor, Leonard Seminar Room
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | M-F
