Disabilities Services
The Sage Colleges
Welcome to the Disabilities Services
The Sage Colleges has two campus office locations responsible for providing appropriate accommodations for students with disabilities lower level of the Kahl Campus Center on the Albany Campus and second floor of Hart Hall on the Troy Campus. These offices provide accommodations and services to all students with disabilities.
Our Commitment
The Sage Colleges is committed to promoting self advocacy for students with disabilities and facilitates a positive and adaptive learning environment for such students. Students seeking accommodations are required to present a current evaluation for their disability conducted by a licensed professional. The Sage Colleges does provide support services and reasonable accommodations when requested by a student who qualify for them. It is extremely important upon admissions into the college that you contact the Director of Disabilities Services.
Services Offered
- Assistance with academic accommodations
- Accommodations for alternative testing
- Auxiliary aids and services
- Facilitate academic and career advising
- Assist with development of education plan
- Assist with getting appropriate academic support services, including some tutoring, note taking and the availability of instructional aids
- Assist with resolving issues and concerns
- Informative and referral services to college and community programs and services
- Provide the campus with information and resources
Section 504
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 states that: No otherwise qualified person with a disability in the United States shall, solely by reason of disability, be denied the benefits of, be excluded from participation in, or be subjected to discriminations under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.
Colleges and universities who receive federal financial assistance must not discriminate in the recruitment, admissions, or treatment of students. Students with documented disabilities may request modifications, accommodations, or auxiliary aids, which will enable them to participate in and benefit from all postsecondary educational programs and activities. Postsecondary colleges and institutions must make such changes to ensure the academic program is accessible to the greatest extent possible by all students with disabilities.
The American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
The American with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) is the civil rights law that guarantees persons with disabilities rights in the United States. It provides protection from discriminations for individuals on the basis of disability. The ADA extends civil rights protections for people with disabilities to employment in the public and private sectors, transportation, public accommodations, services provided by state and local government and telecommunication relay services.
The ADA upholds and extends the standards for compliance set forth in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 to employment practices, communications, and all policies, procedures, and practices that impact on the treatment of students with disabilities. Employment issues for all institutions are covered under Title I. For all activities, public institutions are covered under Title II; private institutions are covered under Title III.
Accessing Accommodations & Services
- Services for Current Students Current student information on how to access accommodations and services.
- Prospective Students Information
Prospective student information if you are interested in attending The Sage Colleges and want to learn about the accommodations and services available for students with disabilities (Prospective or entering students should contact the Disabilities Office at 518 292-1764 or 518 244-2008. Students will be asked to provide some brief background information regarding their disability and to submit appropriate documentation. Once this information is reviewed, you will be contacted by the Disabilities Director in order to discuss your request for accommodations.) - Faculty/Staff Accommodation Information and ResourcesThe Sage Colleges Faculty and Staff members can find resources here for working with college students with disabilities.
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