Disability Services

Penn State Harrisburg is strongly committed to providing all students with the opportunity to further their education. Each year, more students with disabilities are planning to continue their education at postsecondary schools, such as Penn State Harrisburg. As students with disabilities enter the college setting, it is in their best interest to know their rights and responsibilities and the rights and responsibilities of the postsecondary schools under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Doing so will improve the opportunity to succeed in a postsecondary education.

Sometimes students entering college assume that postsecondary schools have the same eligibility requirements as high schools and provide the same services as were provided in high schools. This is not the case. The responsibilities of postsecondary schools are significantly different from those of secondary schools. In addition, responsibilities of students with disabilities are significantly different as well. Therefore, a student with a disability who is considering a postsecondary education at Penn State Harrisburg is encouraged to read all information contained in this web site in order to better understand the policies and procedures regarding services for students with disabilities at the University. For information, phone 717-948-6025.