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THE NEW SCHOOL - STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (2019 - 20)

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.
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Category of Disability Occupationally-Specific Programs Other Degree-Credit Programs
Neurodevelopmental 0 252
Sensory 0 16
Mental Health 0 252
Physical 0 80
Intersystem 0 35
Temporary Disabilities 0 11
Total
Unduplicated Total
In this section identified students were only counted once.
0 480
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.
0 133
Print Disability
Count of students with barriers to accessing instructional materials requiring readers, note takers, and/or materials in alternate format. 38
Disability/Accessibility Office* Staff
Position FT PT FTE
Professional staff (e.g., reviewing documentation and determining disability accommodations, arranging and/or providing accommodations) 1.00 1.00 1.50
Administrative support staff for Access Office* 0.00 1.00 0.25
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.) 0.00 2.00 0.50
Accommodated testing coordination and support staff 0.00 6.00 0.50
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 8.00 1.25
Unduplicated Total (count each person once if split among above positions) 1.00 10.00 3.75

* 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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