Contact Information
Bessey Hall
434 Farm Lane, #120
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI 48824-1033
Phone: (517) 884-1900
Fax: (517) 432-3191
Office Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday
Visit our Team RCPD page for contact information and staff bios!
How To Find Us
RCPD is located in 120 Bessey Hall, near the center of the Michigan State University campus, on the southwest corner of Farm Lane and Auditorium Road.
Mission of the RCPD
Foundation: ACCESS
- Affiliate with disabled students and employees across campus
- Collaborate with students to determine accommodations using the interactive process, and with employees and the Office of Employee Relations to make accommodation requests
- Connect students and employees with resources and assistive technology
- Ensure accommodations are implemented with fidelity
- Strive to expand access and inclusivity across campus
- Support the creation of disability community at MSU
Current RCPD initiatives include:
First-Year Seminar UGS 110: Maximize Ability and Resiliency at MSU
Autism Initiative: Building Opportunities for Networking and Discovery (BOND)
Learning Disabilities: Stern Tutoring and Alternative Techniques for Education (STATE)
Background
The Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities (RCPD) was created in the 1970s as MSU's response for equal access to a university education for all students. Over the years, the foundational services for students with mobility and visual disabilities expanded to include services for students who were deaf or hard of hearing, those with learning disabilities, brain injuries, psychiatric, and various chronic health conditions. The RCPD has also broadened to include services for MSU employees with disabilities.
Accessibility at MSU
Michigan State University is committed to providing equal opportunity for full participation in programs, services, and activities. See our Accessibility at MSU page for resources that promote and advance accessibility across campus. If you're looking for tips about using assistive technology on our website, see our Site Accessibility page.