Welcome to the Disability Resource Center

Mission Statement

The mission of the Disability Resource Center is to provide equal access for students with disabilities to the programs, resources, and facilities at The College of St. Scholastica as outlined in Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. The goals of this office are to facilitate reasonable accommodations for students, foster welcoming community attitudes towards people with disabilities, teach students to advocate for themselves, and incorporate the principles of universal design as new programs and facilities are developed.

Any student who needs assistance in gaining equal access to classes or college resources, because of a physical, psychological, or learning disability, as well as attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder or a hearing impairment should request assistance through this office.

It is the policy of The College of St. Scholastica that all otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities will be given equal educational opportunities in the classroom and other College-sponsored programs and activities, including study abroad programs. The College will ensure that no otherwise qualified individual with disabilities will be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination in any College class, program, or activity.

Student Responsibility

Equal access is a right of students with disabilities, but it requires students to advocate for this right. Students must initiate the request for an accommodation, provide current documentation, and bring forth additional requests. The Coordinator for Students with Disabilities will work with the students on learning to advocate for themselves. Unlike high school, it is the college student's responsibility to assure his or her needs are being met and he/she is succeeding academically. College students are considered adults. The College of St. Scholastica must provide reasonable accommodations to "level the playing field", but the student must be able to meet all academic requirements and abide by the student code of conduct.

For more information contact:

Heather Angelle, MSW, LICSW
Coordinator for Students with Disabilities

Tower 2139
1200 Kenwood Avenue
Duluth, MN 55811

Phone: (218) 723-6645
TTY/TDD: (218) 723-6790
Fax: (218) 723-6482