The following resources are available to assist students with their disability or temporary disability. If you have any questions about additional resources or assistance, please contact Disability Services .
Resources
Counseling Center
The Counseling Center is committed to providing the highest quality of counseling to students to help them cope with any problems they are struggling with. If you need assistance coping with your impairment or health condition, the Counseling Center can support you in active outreach efforts, individual or group counseling, or help with any emergency or crisis affecting you. You can visit their website to learn more about making an appointment .
Madison Cares Madison Cares is a network of university resources to support students in distress. Fill out the online referral form if you or someone you know are in need of help.
Office of the Dean of Students
The Office of the Dean of Students can help students with the following: notifying faculty of extended absences, supporting students and families in challenging situations, facilitating communication and connections with university personnel, and assisting students considering withdrawal.
Student Support Hub
The Student Support Hub houses information about campus and community resources that can help students meet their basic needs, including food assistance, financial assistance, housing assistance, and more. The hub is continually updated as we learn about more existing resources and more resources are created
Dining
If you would like for someone to be able to use your JAC to get meals for you, you can register for this service through Dining Services. You will need to call 540-568-3917, between the hours of 8am-4pm, Monday-Friday and ask to talk to someone about registering for the service. They will ask for your name, phone number, JAC number, and the name of the person who will be picking up the food for you. The only dining halls that offer this service are D-hall and E-hall, so be sure to specify which dining hall your friend will be picking up from.
Learning Centers
The Learning Centers offer tutoring and training to support learning of course content and curricular demands. These include:
- Communication Center
- Multilingual Student Services
- Peer Assisted Study Sessions
- Science and Math Learning Center (SMLC)
- University Writing Center (UWC)
Medical Device Vendors
If you need the aid of medical devices, the following local vendors may be able to assist you:
Options for Paying for Assistive Devices
The AbleData project, funded by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), has released a new information sheet on funding resources for people with disabilities to obtain assistive devices. Information provided covers primary funding resources such as private and public health insurance, local school districts, vocational rehabilitation agencies, other government-sponsored resources, non-profit organizations, clinical trials and product development, crowd funding via the Internet and social media, auto manufacturer reimbursement programs, and local community, civic, and charitable organizations.
Parking and Transportation
Temporary Accessible Parking: JMU-issued handicap permits are available to students upon certification by Parking Services. Students must have a letter from a physician or the University Health Center. Please contact Parking Services for additional information on certification, accessible parking areas, and any other questions. To view all handicap parking regulations, refer to page 11 of the Parking and Traffic Regulations PDF. The Accessible Parking Map shows locations of accessible parking spaces on campus.
HDPT Paratransit: Harrisonburg Paratransit is a wheelchair accessible public transportation service operated by the Harrisonburg Department of Public Transportation (HDPT). The service is for persons who cannot use their own vehicle or a transit bus due to a temporary or permanent disability that impairs mobility. To register for HDPT, you must register for services through ODS and submit the Paratransit Registration form .
Resource Guide for Psychology Graduate Students with Disabilities
A resource guide that includes suggestions for honing conflict resolution skills, strategies for navigating the internship match process, and brings to light important issues psychology graduate students should consider for a career in academia. There are PDF's of both the first and second editions on the website and contact information to receive the documents in accessible formats.
