Equal Educational Opportunities

Developmental Disabilities

A developmental disability, according to the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act, is defined as severe, chronic disability which:

• Originated at birth or during childhood,
• Is expected to continue indefinitely, and
• Substantially restricts the individual’s functioning in several major life activities.

Learning Disabilities

A learning disability is a neurological condition that interferes with an individual’s ability to store, process, or produce information. Learning disabilities can affect one’s ability to read, write, speak, spell, compute math, reason and also affect an individual’s attention, memory, coordination, social skills and emotional maturity, to write legibly, or to handle lab equipment. visit http://ldaamerica.org/support/new-to-ld/

Psychological Disabilities

A psychological disorder is defined as a wide range of mental conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behavior. Some common disorders within this category are: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD), Major Depression, Anxiety Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, etc.

Physical Disabilities

A physical disability is defined as a physical impairment which has a substantial and long term effect on their ability to carry our day-to-day activities. Specific impairments can include but are not limited to vision, hearing, mobility, etc.

Reasonable Accommodation

Polytechnic University is committed to helping students with disabilities obtain academic accommodations and support and to help improve access to the programs and activities offered by the University. Our services include evaluating disability documentation, referral and coordination of services according to students’ needs, consulting with agencies that specializes in services for persons with disabilities, arranging academic accommodations and providing disability management. We also coordinate with other departments, both academic and administrative, to meet student’s needs.

If you are a student who would like to be considered for academic accommodations, please visit the Student Learning Center or the Campus Director Office for more information.

Contact Information

Judith Negrón, Ma. Ed.
Educational Advisor and Student Services
407-677-7000, ext. 811
jnegron@pupr.edu

Wilfred Fonseca, PhD
Academic Director
407-677-7000, ext. 803
wfonseca@pupr.edu

Luis Javier Delgado, PhD
Campus Director
407-677-7000, ext. 804
ldelgado@pupr.edu

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