South Dakota State University is committed to ensuring that no individual with a disability is excluded or denied access because of the absence of auxiliary aids or services.
- If you plan to request specific dietary needs or programmatic accommodations, (sign language interpreter, alternate format for print information), please contact the coordinator of the program with your requested accommodations prior to the event (three weeks in advance is suggested).
- If you use a wheelchair or other mobility assistive device, please notify the coordinator of the program prior to the event (three weeks in advance is suggested).
- Individual campus visitors or members of the public are responsible for identifying themselves as a qualified individual with a disability when seeking an accommodation or adjustment.
Visitor Accessibility Information
Designated accessible parking stalls are provided on campus for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Anyone utilizing an accessible parking stall must display a state-issued disability placard/license plate. A state issued accessibility placard is still required in situations regarding short-term or temporary mobility disability or injury. Individuals will not be granted special parking accommodations without a valid state-issued accessibility placard. Each state is different on how to obtain a state-issued disability placard so please consult with your physician for more information. South Dakota Residents needing more information should visit the South Dakota Department of Revenue's Disability Parking.
Individuals who require reasonable accommodation to access or participate in any university program should contact Human Resources or successor unit. Concerns about physical or architectural access may be communicated to the Human Resources where they will be redirected to the appropriate university office.
Individual students, faculty, staff, campus visitors or members of the public are responsible for identifying themselves as a qualified individual with a disability when seeking an accommodation or adjustment. It is also the responsibility of individual students, faculty, and staff to document their disability and to demonstrate how the disability limits their ability to complete the essential functions of their job or how the disability limits a student’s participation in academic programs or activities of the university.
We believe in a supportive, inclusive, collaborative and cohesive environment with a focus on access. Our online Report a Barrier tool allows visitors, guests, students, faculty and staff to report lack of access.
The Office of Title IX/Equal Opportunity responds to reports, concerns and inquiries about harassment, discrimination and sexual misconduct, which includes sexual harassment, sexual assault, rape, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking. They assist students, employees, program participants and campus visitors, regardless of where the misconduct took place. You may report an incident online.
South Dakota State University does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its services, programs or activities.
- Employment: South Dakota State University does not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring or employment practices and complies with the ADA title I employment regulations.
- Effective Communication: South Dakota State University will, upon request, provide auxiliary aids and services leading to effective communication for people with disabilities, including qualified sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, documents in Braille and other ways of making communications accessible to people who have speech, hearing or vision impairments.
- Modifications to Policies and Procedures: South Dakota State University will make reasonable modifications to policies and procedures to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy programs, services and activities. For example, people with service animals are welcomed in South Dakota State University offices, even where pets and other animals are prohibited.
- Requests: To request an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or a modification of policies or procedures email Human Resources or call 605-688-4128 as soon as possible, preferably 7 days before the activity or event.
- Complaints: Send complaints to Michelle Johnson, Director EO/Title IX Coordinator, Morrill Hall 100, Box 2201, Brookings, SD 57007, 605-688-5374
Upon request, this notice is available in alternative formats such as large print or braille.