Student Disability Services

Your Support System at Saint Francis

The University of Saint Francis provides free, coordinated services for students with disabilities.

For Services or Information

For Fort Wayne students in need of disability services (or seeking more information), contact Ashley Henderson, Director of Student Success, at 260-399-7700, ext. 6013 or ahenderson@sf.edu. For Crown Point or Lafayette students, contact Mittie Allen-Thompson, Associate Director of Student Success, at 260-399-7700, ext. 5418 or mdthompson@sf.edu. They will guide you through the registration and verification process.

Accommodations are provided on a case-by-case basis to provide access to academic programs. There is no cost for these services.

Tips for Transitioning to College

The start of college presents challenges for all students. The following links address the unique issues students with disabilities encounter when transitioning to university life.

• Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education: Know Your Rights and Responsibilities
• Transition of Students With Disabilities To Postsecondary Education: A Guide for High School Educators

In the university setting, the first step to academic success is access. Saint Francis provides services to students with documented and disclosed disabilities, with the goal of ensuring equal access to the academic programs offered by the University. From the support and assistance provided by Student Disability Services, you will have the opportunity to move forward and achieve academic success.