Welcome
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At Saint Leo, we believe that every student should have the opportunity to fully participate in the academic, residential, and campus life experience. Accessibility Services is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where students with disabilities are empowered to achieve their educational goals and engage in all aspects of university life.
Our team works collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff to provide reasonable accommodations, remove barriers to access, and promote equal opportunity throughout the Saint Leo community. We are here to support your success. We look forward to partnering with you on your Saint Leo journey!
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Student Eligibility
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Students on the University Campus, at centers, and online are eligible for accommodations if they have documentation of a qualifying disability. Qualifying disabilities included but are not limited to:
- Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Deaf/Hard of Hearing
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Health Disorders
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Visual Impairment
- etc.......
If you are interested in completing an application for supports through the Office of Accessibility Services, please review the information below.
Register With Our Office
New Student Academic and Environmental Application
*Students who require both academic and housing/dining accommodations should complete the regular new student application and provide additional information related to housing and/or dining requests in the relevant section of the application. For all applications, students are responsible for identifying themselves to Accessibility Services and present proper medical documentation to receive accommodations. For more information on types of documentation needed, please click above:
Staff
Dr. Andre' Carpenter NCC, LMHC
(Executive Director - Center for Student Wellbeing)
andre.carpenter@saintleo.edu
Christina Russo
(Assistant Director - Accessibility Services)
christina.russo@saintleo.edu
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Dr. Andre' Carpenter, NCC, LMHC
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Christina Russo
Contact Information
The department of Accessibility Services is now housed within the "Center for Student Wellbeing." We are physically located on campus in the Student Activities Building, Suite 203. on the University Campus on the second floor of the . Our mailing address and contact information are listed below.
Mailing Address
Center for Student Wellbeing
33701 State Road 52
MC 2212
Saint Leo, FL 33574
Phone: (352) 588-8464
Fax: (352) 588-8606
Email: ADAOffice@saintleo.edu
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday: 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Frequently Asked Questions
During a student’s intake, the student and an Office of Accessibility Services staff member will work collaboratively to determine reasonable accommodations based on the provided documentation. If a student is requesting housing or dining accommodations, a representative from the relevant office may be invited to that portion of the meeting to help problem solve how best to meet the student’s needs. Students are welcome to involve other individuals such as parents, spouses, or agency representatives in the intake meeting if they so choose. During the intake meeting, students will have an opportunity to ask questions and discuss their concerns. They will also receive information about how to request their accommodations and may receive directions or training about specific accommodations (e.g., how to download and use a particular piece of software). Students will also receive a copy of the Office of Accessibility Services Student Handbook, which addresses some of the most common questions and needs of students with disabilities at Saint Leo.
It can take several business days to complete the review and intake process before students begin receiving accommodations. It is also important to note that accommodations are never applied retroactively, so failure to register in a timely manner can have significant implications. For students requesting housing accommodations, waiting can limit the availability of the rooms that would be best suited to the student’s needs. Students should begin the process of requesting accommodations as early as possible to ensure there are no delays in implementing accommodations.
Students must provide current documentation of a qualifying disability. High school IEPs and 504 plans, documentation of accommodations at other institutions, and prescription notes from a doctor are examples of documents that are insufficient to determine eligibility. Students should carefully review the Office of Accessibility Services Documentation Guidelines prior to submitting an application to ensure there are no delays in determining eligibility.
Student information is protected under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The Office of Accessibility Services may not release student information to anybody other than the student and University officials who have a legitimate educational interest as defined under FERPA. If a student wishes to have information released to any other individual including a parent, spouse, agency representative, etc., the student must complete a FERPA Release Form and return it to the Office of the Registrar. Additional information can be found in the FERPA section of the Saint Leo website.
The Office of Accessibility Service can provide accommodations for students with temporary conditions such as an injury, surgery, or other short-term situation that may interfere with a student’s ability to meaningfully access academics, campus facilities, etc. These accommodations are provided on a short-term basis until the student recovers. Students who require temporary accommodations must complete an application through the AIM Portal. Students should refer to the Office of Accessibility Services Documentation Guidelines to determine the documentation needed based on the student’s disability. If you have any questions about registering with the Office of Accessibility Services, please call (352) 588-8464 or email adaoffice@saintleo.edu and a staff member will be happy to assist you.
Students who are already registered with the Office of Accessibility Services can access Faculty Notification Letters, request alternative formatting, schedule exams, and more through their AIM student profile.
University staff members who are responsible for providing accommodations can access relevant information through their AIM staff profile.
Faculty members can review accommodations requests for classes they are teaching via their faculty profile.