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Having a connection to the RCPD and the opportunity to work there had a positive impact on my transition to MSU.
-Lindsay C.

Chronic Health Disabilities

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Students, faculty and staff affected by chronic health disabilities differ from those with other disabilities as many chronic health disabilities may fluctuate in severity. This type of disability may affect one or more of the body's systems including the respiratory, immunological, neurological and circulatory systems. Since a person's health condition may change, the nature of and need for reasonable accommodations may also change.

Full-time disability specialists coordinate disability type programs, and are also available for consultation to evaluate and address the needs of students, faculty and employees.

Getting Started with RCPD (MyProfile)

Log on to the MyProfile page with your MSU NetID and password to register with the Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities. MyProfile provides online forms and initiates communication with a Disability Specialist.

Documentation

Documentation of a disability must appear on official letterhead from a licensed medical or diagnostic professional and include a diagnosis, scope or degree of involvement, and summary of related functional limitations.

After documentation of a disability has been provided and a needs assessment is completed, reasonable accommodations are determined. RCPD will provide a verification letter that includes: (a) verification of disability and status as a student or employee registered with the RCPD (b) an outline of reasonable accommodations.

Students will receive a Verified Individualized Services and Accommodations letter, otherwise known as a VISA.

Confidentiality

RCPD adheres to strict standards of confidentiality in the management of student information. Since RCPD is the only holder of disability documentation, all disability-related documentation should be directed to RCPD (not other campus departments).

Accommodations

RCPD recognizes that accommodations may be required in order to assist individuals in maximizing their educational and workplace experience at MSU. While the university is required to provide reasonable accommodations, it is not required to change essential academic requirements or job functions.

Before Requesting Accommodations, students and employees must Identify and Register as a person with a disability and provide appropriate documentation of their disability to RCPD. Employees should refer to the Reasonable Accommodations Policy for University Applicants and Employees, for the procedure on requesting worksite accommodations.

Students and employees with a chronic health disability may be eligible to receive the following accommodations facilitated by RCPD:

Resources

Building Community

MSU provides many venues for collaboration and community building on disability issues. Please consider becoming involved in organizations including:

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have further questions that have not been answered on this page, please refer to the FAQ Page.

The Specialist Spotlight

Association for Chronic Health Empowerment (ACHE), is a student organization that uses the knowledge of rising chronic health problems in society to create an atmosphere of support and understanding to its members. Support will contribute to the importance of self-awareness, self-efficacy, and leadership to empower students with disabilities to obtain their goals, dreams, and live a quality life. This discussion group meets twice a month. Contact your Disability Specialist for more information.

Contact Information

Roy Del Valle

Roy Del Valle

Chronic Health Disabilities
Deaf/Hard of Hearing
(517) 355-1293
Voice and TTY accepted


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