OFFICE OF DISABILITY SERVICES
Vision Statement
The Office of Disability Services (ODS) will assist Northern State University in creating an institutional climate in which students with disabilities can thrive. Students will receive appropriate services without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, gender or disability. Students will view the ODS as a strong resource for disability awareness, advocacy and student development. ODS staff are strong proponents of equal access for all.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Office of Disability Services is to provide equal access to university programs, as mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The ODS coordinates academic support services, advocates for students with disabilities and promotes student development and self-advocacy while serving as a resource on disability awareness and accommodations
Contact Information
Director: Karen Gerety
Graduate Assistant: Ashley Seeklander
Student Center 217
1200 S. Jay Street
P.O. Box 852
Aberdeen, SD 57401
Phone: (605) 626-2371
Fax: (605) 626-3399
geretyk@northern.edu