John Carroll University - Student Accessibility Services

05/15/2025

https://www.cleveland.com/community/2025/05/john-carroll-university-receives-13-million-gift-to-help-students-with-learning-disabilities.html

John Carroll University announced Wednesday that it has received a $1.3 million gift from the Noetzel family that will go toward establishing a program to aid students who have learning disabilities or differences.

05/15/2025

Thank you to Crain’s Cleveland for today’s article on the COMPASS program! We’re deeply grateful to the Noetzel family for their generous investment in our students’ futures, and for the continued support of John Carroll University!

The program is being funded by the Noetzel family, whose roots at the university go back generations.

04/15/2025

Student Accessibility Services at John Carroll University was honored to co-host a powerful Neurodiversity Panel Discussion, featuring voices from a student, staff, faculty and community member. They don’t just speak about the experience—they live it.

Panelists shared stories of strength, struggle, resilience, and creativity. Each panelist reminded us that neurodiversity is not something to be “overcome,” but understood, embraced, and celebrated. This conversation wasn’t just informative—it was transformational. To everyone who showed up with openness, who asked thoughtful questions, and who left with a renewed sense of empathy and purpose, thank you.

Let’s continue to make space for authentic stories and inclusive systems. Because when neurodivergent voices lead the conversation, everyone benefits.

Thank you to our co-hosts Academic Success, Disabilities ERG, Diversity Equity and Inclusion and Campus Experience and Student Belonging.

03/16/2025

For the first time, an astronaut with a disability has been cleared for a mission to the International Space Station.

01/15/2025

Come join us in our new office space in the library for Tower Time TODAY!

01/06/2025

01/06/2025

We are moving into our new space in the library TODAY!!!

10/13/2024

10/13/2024

Neurodivergent Culture Festival 2024!

07/26/2024

Happy and ! Today we celebrate the 34th anniversary since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law. The ADA was a pivotal point towards providing equal opportunities to people with disabilities. As we celebrate, we recognize there is still work to do, and we commit ourselves to working toward a more inclusive society!

09/26/2023

Today marks the 50th Anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973! Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act was the first piece of federal legislation that protected disabled Americans against discrimination. The Section 504 regulations were signed in 1977 as a result of the historic 504 Demonstrations that Judy was a leader of!
Image Description: Judy Heumann and Kitty Cone outside of the White House. Judy is holding a sign that reads “Sign 504 Regs Now.” There are other people standing and walking behind them.

08/28/2023

Here's how Ohio residents can apply for college n funding from Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD).