Indiana University
The Indiana University School of Continuing Studies (SCS) distance education program offers opportunities for people with disabilities to further their education outside a traditional classroom. The distance-learning program helps students to achieve their high school or higher education academic goals through online courses and one-on-one support from instructors and staff.
SCS offers:
- Two general studies undergraduate degrees
- One adult education graduate degree
- More than 195 university and more than 100 high school courses
- A high school diploma
- Professional development
“Our program is perfect for individuals who may not want to, be able to, or work best in a classroom environment to work in their own environment at their own pace. We allow an entire year to complete a course, where most universities are strictly on a semester timeline.”
–Eileen Balliet, SCS disabilities coordinator
The distance education program also offers the following accommodations: a reader and/or scribe, audiotaped or enlarged-print exams, adaptive hardware and software, and more.
To learn more about this program, visit the Indiana University School of Continuing Studies website or contact Eileen Balliet at (800) 334-1011 or eballiet@indiana.edu
Ball State University bell tower
As a follow-up to our November post Accessible Education in Indiana, INDATA wanted to recognize Ball State University. Disability Friendly Colleges recently included Ball State in their list of 75 colleges to exceed beyond the American with Disabilities Act guidelines.
Ball State earned this acknowledgement for its exceptional student disability services, which include accessible residential housing, adaptive PE classes, wheelchair repair, and accessible shuttle service. They uphold their reputation for being disability friendly with programs like Power Soccer, a soccer team for wheelchair users, and their faculty mentor program, which matches students with disabilities with faculty members in their major for personal support and guidance in their transition to college.
We would like to congratulate Ball State University for their outstanding efforts and look forward to keeping up with further developments in accommodating students with disabilities.
To learn more about Ball State’s disability services, check out their Disabled Student Development page, or contact their office at 765.285.5293.
Choosing an educational institution that’s right for you is a big decision. One factor to keep in mind is how accessible your school is. You may love Ball State’s Art Department, but does it accommodate all of your needs? I researched four Indiana universities to see how they measure up with accessibility.
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