INDIANA UNIVERSITY DISABILITY RESOURCES

The following is a list of organizations and departments on the Bloomington campus that provide information and assistance with disability-related issues. This resource page was prepared for you by the Indiana University Disability Roundtable.

ADVOCACY AND GENERAL

The Disability Roundtable

The Roundtable is a coalition of individuals from the IUB campus who have interests in disability-related issues. Its mission is to promote the full participation of people with disabilities in the IU community. The Roundtable provides a forum for exchanging ideas and resources about disability-related topics and proactively supporting the University’s inclusion and accessibility policies.

Contacts:
Alice Voigt, Co-Coordinator
National Center on Accessibility
501 N Morton, Suite 109
812-856-4427
ajvoigt@indiana.edu

Vicki Pappas, Co-Coordinator
Indiana Institute on Disability and Community
2853 East 10th Street
812-855-6508
cpps@indiana.edu

Indiana Institute on Disability and Community

The Indiana Institute on Disability and Community is a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities. It conducts research and training for schools, employment settings, and communities to promote a better quality of life for people with disabilities and their families.

The Institute is composed of seven Centers that address issues in disability across the life span:

Early Childhood Center (ECC)

Center on Education and Lifelong Learning (CELL)

Center on Community Living and Careers (CCLC)

Center on Aging and Community (CAC)

Indiana Resource Center for Autism (IRCA)

Center for Planning and Policy Studies (CPPS)

Center for Disability Information & Referral CeDIR)

Family and Individual Resource and Support Team (FIRST)

Contact:
David Mank, Director
2853 East 10th Street
855-6508
iidc@indiana.edu

National Center on Accessibility (NCA)

The National Center on Accessibility (NCA) is a collaborative program of Indiana University and the National Park Service. It is the nation’s premiere resource promoting access for people with disabilities in recreation. NCA focuses on universal design and practical accessibility solutions creating inclusive recreation opportunities for people of all abilities through research, technical assistance, and education.

Contact:
Sherril York, Executive Director
812-856-4422
TTY: 812-856-4421
shyork@indiana.edu

EDUCATIONAL ACCOMMODATIONS AND ASSISTANCE

The Adaptive Technology Center (ATC)

The Adaptive Technology Center (ATC) serves students, faculty, and staff with disabilities (either temporary or permanent). The Center specializes in technology-based solutions and tools to assist with writing, reading, studying, and information access.

Contact:
Margaret Londergan, Director
2711 E. Tenth Street
812-856-4112
Londergan@indiana.edu

Disability Services for Students (DSS)

This office assists students with a broad range of services and is responsible for determining reasonable academic accommodations for students with both physical and learning disabilities.

Contacts:
Martha Jacques Engstrom, Director
Franklin Hall 006
812-855-3508
mjacques@indiana.edu

Whitney Manchester, Learning Disabilities Coordinator
wmanches@indiana.edu

Dorothey Wells, ADHD Coordinator
dorwells@indiana.edu

The School of Continuing Studies (SCS)

The School of Continuing Studies provides virtual education to high school and undergraduate students who need an alternative to the traditional classroom. Students choose from self-paced correspondence and online courses, and study from home in an environment that conforms to their learning styles and preferences. Students with documented disabilities can receive exam and instruction accommodations including extra time for exams, a reader and/or scribe, audio-taped exams, enlarged-print exams, and adaptive hardware and software.

Contact:
Eileen Balliet, SCS Disabilities Coordinator
790 E. Kirkwood Avenue
812.855.9875
eballiet@indiana.edu

Speech and Hearing Science Clinics

Staff of the hearing clinic assess hearing ability and also provide hearing aids and assistive listening devices. The speech and language clinic provides assessment and clinical services to persons with speech and language disorders. A Voice Clinic provides assessment and management for patients with voice disorders. The Aphasia Support Group provides support for individuals who have aphasia (impairment of ability to use or comprehend words).

Contacts:
Hearing Clinic
812-855-7439

Speech and Language Clinic
812-855-6251
Toll Free 1-888-273-0017

EMPLOYMENT ACCOMMODATIONS AND ASSISTANCE

Indiana University employs qualified people with disabilities in a nondiscriminatory manner. Applicants are asked about their ability to perform a job and are not subjected to pre-employment tests that illegally screen out individuals with disabilities. For additional information, please contact the following:

Accommodations for Academic Personnel

This Office of the Dean of Faculties provides reasonable accommodations for applicants applying for academic positions with the university. Contact this office if you are a candidate requiring help in an academic search or if you are a department needing assistance in accommodating a candidate.

Contact:
Jeanne Sept, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs/Dean of the Faculties
Bryan Hall 111
812-855-9973
812-855-2809
sept@indiana.edu

Accommodations for Staff

The Office of Human Resources Services provides reasonable accommodations for applicants interested in staff positions with Indiana University. To receive an accommodation in applying for a staff position applicants must file an application with this campus Human Resources Office. This Office will also assist departments to accommodate someone applying for a departmental position.

Contact:
Frank Epperson, Accommodations Specialist
Poplars E165
812-855-7511
fepperso@indiana.edu

Affirmative Action Office

Indiana University is committed to providing equal opportunity to its academic and work settings and ensuring its campuses are free of discrimination and harassment. The university believes a rich diversity of people and points of view enhances the quality of the education and work experience at Indiana University. The Office of Affirmative Action is charged with providing leadership for the university's commitment and efforts to promote institutional equity and a diverse university community. The Office provides counseling, advice, and information to university administrators, deans, department heads, faculty, staff, and students in their efforts to create a diverse and inclusive learning and work environment free of discrimination and harassment.

Contact:
Julie Knost, University Director
400 East Seventh Street, Poplars 825
812-855-7559
affirm@indiana.edu

PHYSICAL ACCESS INFORMAION AND ASSISTANCE

Physical Plant

This department coordinates facility accessibility for the Bloomington campus. Staff can assist with designing alterations for accessibility in buildings or installation of appropriate signs for university owned or leased facilities.

Contact:
Hank Hewetson, Director
700 Walnut Grove
812-855-1763
hhewetso@indiana.edu

University Architect's Office

The University Architect's Office and Engineering Services strive to create a quality environment through planning, design and construction management of facilities for Indiana University. In support of the University's mission, we seek to enrich the education and research environment by implementing high architectural and engineering standards throughout Indiana University.

Contact:
Dave Walter
Service Building
812-855-0035
dwalter@indiana.edu

TELECOMMINICATIONS

Indiana University offers telephone relay services without charge to individuals who use Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf (TDD). The main IU Bloomington TDD line is 812-855-7654. Please use this number for operator assistance in contacting a desired department.

Telecommunications

This department can provide assistance in acquiring TDD equipment for your office.

Contact:
2715 E. Tenth Street
812-855-3828

TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING

The Indiana University campus is accessible to all individuals. Please contact the following departments for more information

Campus Bus Service

This department provides information on accessible bus options.

Contact:
120 W. Grimes Lane
Bloomington, IN 47403 812-855-8384

Parking Operations

This office provides disabled parking permits for people with permanent or temporary disabilities as well as information about the most accessible parking areas.

Contact:
Henderson and Atwater Parking Garage
812-855-9849

EMERGENCY EVACUATION

Emergency Evacuation

Ken Long, Assistant Director, Crisis/Disaster Operations, Risk Management coordinates crisis/disaster operations, including emergency evacuation procedures for those who need special assistance.

Contact:
Ken Long, Assistant Director
Poplars 705
812-855-8941
kelong@indiana.edu

PUBLIC ACCESS INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE

Indiana University welcomes guests and visitors with disabilities to the Bloomington campus. In addition to contacting the following offices for specific needs, we urge visitors with disabilities to contact the event sponsor or department well in advance of the event because some accommodations require 72 hours' notice. You can also contact the Office of Affirmative Action (812-855-7559) if you are unsure of where to seek assistance.

Indiana University Art Museum, 1133 E. Seventh Street, 812-855-5445
Indiana University Athletics, Assembly Hall, 1001 E. Seventeenth Street, 812-855-2794
Indiana University Auditorium, 1211 E. Seventh Street, 812-855-9528
Indiana University Conferences, One City Centre, 812-855-4661 Contact this office for help attending an IU conference.
Indiana Memorial Union, 900 E. Seventh Street, 812-856-6381
Parking Operations, Henderson and Atwater Parking Garage, 812-855-9849 This office provides disabled parking permits for people with permanent or temporary disabilities as well as information about the most accessible parking areas.

GRIEVANCES

Faculty, staff, students, or visitors who believe Indiana University has not adequately accommodated their disability should contact the following offices as appicable. See also Complaints and Grievances.

Employment and Applicants

Dan Rives, Associate Vice President for Human Resource Management Services, coordinates ADA issues concerning employment for the University. His contact person for ADA employment issues is:

Contact:
Frank L. Epperson, Jr.
Poplars E165
812-855-7511
Fax: 855-3409
fepperso@indiana.edu

Facilities

Hank Hewetson, Director of Physical Plant and University ADA Coordinator for Facilities, coordinates ADA issues related to facilities access for the University. The contact person for most ADA access issues is Dave Walter.

Contact:
Dave Walter
University Architect's Office
812-855-0035
dwalter@indiana.edu

Programs and Services

John Paflas coordinates ADA issues regarding access to programs and services for all campuses.

Contact:
John Paflas, Assistant to the Vice President for Administration
Carmichael Center 204
812-855-0135
jpaflas@indiana.edu

Affirmative Action

This office oversees university compliance with the ADA. Additionally, the Office of Affirmative Action provides information and assistance on ADA issues to IU staff, faculty, and students.

Contacts:
Julie Knost, Director, University Office of Affirmative Action
Poplars 825
812-855-7559
jknost@indiana.edu

Laura Galloway, Associate Director
Poplars 832
812-855-7559
lgallowa@indiana.edu