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NEW YORK LAW SCHOOL - STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (2017 - 18)

This report shows counts of students who self-identified as having one or more disability, by category and sub-category of their disability and by type of program they were enrolled in (Occupationally-Specific or other Degree-Credit). Also included are the number of staff whose primary responsibilities includes supporting students with disabilities. The count of students with a print disability was added as part of the 2017-18 collection. These numbers are as reported by Institutions of Higher Education in New York State.
Glossary of Terms

Category of Disability Occupationally-Specific Programs Other Degree-Credit Programs
Neurodevelopmental 0 36
Sensory 0 6
Mental Health 0 23
Physical 0 11
Intersystem 0 3
Temporary Disabilities 0 0
Total
Unduplicated Total
In this section identified students were only counted once.
0 61
Students with Multiple Disabilities
In this section students are included in the count if they were reported in more than one disability category, excluding the mobility category.
0 14
Print Disability
Count of students with barriers to accessing instructional materials requiring readers, note takers, and/or materials in alternate format. 15
Disability/Accessibility Office* Staff
Position FT PT FTE
Professional staff (e.g., reviewing documentation and determining disability accommodations, arranging and/or providing accommodations) 2.00 0.00 0.40
Administrative support staff for Access Office* 1.00 1.00 0.18
Assistive technology staff (e.g., alternate media conversion, helping students and/or faculty with assistive technology selection and use, setting up remote captioning in the classroom, etc.) 1.00 0.00 0.07
Accommodated testing coordination and support staff 1.00 0.00 0.20
Interpreters/Captionists 0.00 0.00 0.00
Specialized program staff (e.g., ASD or LD programs) 0.00 0.00 0.00
Paid temporary staff (e.g., graduate/undergraduate students, temps) 0.00 81.00 7.84
Unduplicated Total (count each person once if split among above positions) 5.00 82.00 8.68

* The office or person that has been designated by the institution to determine eligibility for services and ensure equitable access for students with disabilities, as required by federal law.

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