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NY STATE HIGHER EDUCATION - STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES (2022 - 23)

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. Data are provided at the institution level as well as aggregated by institution type (Public and Private), sector (SUNY, CUNY, Independent, and Proprietary), and level (2-year and 4-year/Grad).
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TOTAL

Category of Disability Occupationally-Specific Programs Other Degree-Credit Programs
Neurodevelopmental 6,925 52,778
Sensory 611 3,557
Mental Health 3,020 35,769
Physical 977 14,147
Intersystem 660 5,037
Temporary Disabilities 443 3,670
Unknown Disabilities 37 570
Total
Unduplicated Total
In this section identified students were only counted once.
9,731 85,586
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.
2,624 26,744
Print Disability
Count of students with barriers to accessing instructional materials requiring readers, note takers, and/or materials in alternate format. 19,526
Disability/Accessibility Services Office Staff Total
Unduplicated Total (count each person once, full-time and part-time) 3,239
Full Time Equivalent Total (FTEs) 1,947.67

2-YEAR

Category of Disability Occupationally-Specific Programs Other Degree-Credit Programs
Neurodevelopmental 5,167 8,390
Sensory 238 423
Mental Health 2,065 2,935
Physical 603 795
Intersystem 475 681
Temporary Disabilities 370 432
Unknown Disabilities 11 11
Total
Unduplicated Total
In this section identified students were only counted once.
6,782 10,435
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.
1,881 2,599
Print Disability
Count of students with barriers to accessing instructional materials requiring readers, note takers, and/or materials in alternate format. 5,511
Disability/Accessibility Services Office Staff Total
Unduplicated Total (count each person once, full-time and part-time) 351
Full Time Equivalent Total (FTEs) 233.55

4-YEAR/GRAD

Category of Disability Occupationally-Specific Programs Other Degree-Credit Programs
Neurodevelopmental 1,758 44,388
Sensory 373 3,134
Mental Health 955 32,834
Physical 374 13,352
Intersystem 185 4,356
Temporary Disabilities 73 3,238
Unknown Disabilities 26 559
Total
Unduplicated Total
In this section identified students were only counted once.
2,949 75,151
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.
743 24,145
Print Disability
Count of students with barriers to accessing instructional materials requiring readers, note takers, and/or materials in alternate format. 14,015
Disability/Accessibility Services Office Staff Total
Unduplicated Total (count each person once, full-time and part-time) 2,888
Full Time Equivalent Total (FTEs) 1,714.12

TOTAL PUBLIC

Category of Disability Occupationally-Specific Programs Other Degree-Credit Programs
Neurodevelopmental 5,782 24,296
Sensory 267 1,439
Mental Health 2,150 15,354
Physical 625 5,708
Intersystem 513 2,746
Temporary Disabilities 370 1,420
Unknown Disabilities 9 206
Total
Unduplicated Total
In this section identified students were only counted once.
7,415 38,113
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.
2,006 10,416
Print Disability
Count of students with barriers to accessing instructional materials requiring readers, note takers, and/or materials in alternate format. 11,788
Disability/Accessibility Services Office Staff Total
Unduplicated Total (count each person once, full-time and part-time) 772
Full Time Equivalent Total (FTEs) 428.00

TOTAL SUNY

Category of Disability Occupationally-Specific Programs Other Degree-Credit Programs
Neurodevelopmental 4,207 18,887
Sensory 182 983
Mental Health 1,582 12,611
Physical 345 4,587
Intersystem 370 1,904
Temporary Disabilities 321 1,252
Unknown Disabilities 9 206
Total
Unduplicated Total
In this section identified students were only counted once.
5,261 30,139
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.
1,604 8,453
Print Disability
Count of students with barriers to accessing instructional materials requiring readers, note takers, and/or materials in alternate format. 7,895
Disability/Accessibility Services Office Staff Total
Unduplicated Total (count each person once, full-time and part-time) 538
Full Time Equivalent Total (FTEs) 283.89

SUNY 2-YEAR

Category of Disability Occupationally-Specific Programs Other Degree-Credit Programs
Neurodevelopmental 3,567 6,942
Sensory 154 320
Mental Health 1,382 2,495
Physical 301 553
Intersystem 342 578
Temporary Disabilities 308 410
Unknown Disabilities 9 11
Total
Unduplicated Total
In this section identified students were only counted once.
4,536 8,607
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.
1,398 2,230
Print Disability
Count of students with barriers to accessing instructional materials requiring readers, note takers, and/or materials in alternate format. 4,401
Disability/Accessibility Services Office Staff Total
Unduplicated Total (count each person once, full-time and part-time) 179
Full Time Equivalent Total (FTEs) 114.28

SUNY 4-YEAR/GRAD

Category of Disability Occupationally-Specific Programs Other Degree-Credit Programs
Neurodevelopmental 640 11,945
Sensory 28 663
Mental Health 200 10,116
Physical 44 4,034
Intersystem 28 1,326
Temporary Disabilities 13 842
Unknown Disabilities 0 195
Total
Unduplicated Total
In this section identified students were only counted once.
725 21,532
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.
206 6,223
Print Disability
Count of students with barriers to accessing instructional materials requiring readers, note takers, and/or materials in alternate format. 3,494
Disability/Accessibility Services Office Staff Total
Unduplicated Total (count each person once, full-time and part-time) 359
Full Time Equivalent Total (FTEs) 169.61

TOTAL CUNY

Category of Disability Occupationally-Specific Programs Other Degree-Credit Programs
Neurodevelopmental 1,575 5,409
Sensory 85 456
Mental Health 568 2,743
Physical 280 1,121
Intersystem 143 842
Temporary Disabilities 49 168
Unknown Disabilities 0 0
Total
Unduplicated Total
In this section identified students were only counted once.
2,154 7,974
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.
402 1,963
Print Disability
Count of students with barriers to accessing instructional materials requiring readers, note takers, and/or materials in alternate format. 3,893
Disability/Accessibility Services Office Staff Total
Unduplicated Total (count each person once, full-time and part-time) 234
Full Time Equivalent Total (FTEs) 144.11

CUNY 2-YEAR

Category of Disability Occupationally-Specific Programs Other Degree-Credit Programs
Neurodevelopmental 1,414 1,395
Sensory 74 99
Mental Health 525 416
Physical 265 233
Intersystem 121 95
Temporary Disabilities 49 22
Unknown Disabilities 0 0
Total
Unduplicated Total
In this section identified students were only counted once.
1,948 1,748
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.
364 356
Print Disability
Count of students with barriers to accessing instructional materials requiring readers, note takers, and/or materials in alternate format. 1,085
Disability/Accessibility Services Office Staff Total
Unduplicated Total (count each person once, full-time and part-time) 103
Full Time Equivalent Total (FTEs) 63.49

CUNY 4-YEAR/GRAD

Category of Disability Occupationally-Specific Programs Other Degree-Credit Programs
Neurodevelopmental 161 4,014
Sensory 11 357
Mental Health 43 2,327
Physical 15 888
Intersystem 22 747
Temporary Disabilities 0 146
Unknown Disabilities 0 0
Total
Unduplicated Total
In this section identified students were only counted once.
206 6,226
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.
38 1,607
Print Disability
Count of students with barriers to accessing instructional materials requiring readers, note takers, and/or materials in alternate format. 2,808
Disability/Accessibility Services Office Staff Total
Unduplicated Total (count each person once, full-time and part-time) 131
Full Time Equivalent Total (FTEs) 80.62

TOTAL PRIVATE

Category of Disability Occupationally-Specific Programs Other Degree-Credit Programs
Neurodevelopmental 1,143 28,482
Sensory 344 2,118
Mental Health 870 20,415
Physical 352 8,439
Intersystem 147 2,291
Temporary Disabilities 73 2,250
Unknown Disabilities 28 364
Total
Unduplicated Total
In this section identified students were only counted once.
2,316 47,473
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.
618 16,328
Print Disability
Count of students with barriers to accessing instructional materials requiring readers, note takers, and/or materials in alternate format. 7,738
Disability/Accessibility Services Office Staff Total
Unduplicated Total (count each person once, full-time and part-time) 2,467
Full Time Equivalent Total (FTEs) 1,519.67

TOTAL INDEPENDENT

Category of Disability Occupationally-Specific Programs Other Degree-Credit Programs
Neurodevelopmental 1,008 28,001
Sensory 340 2,078
Mental Health 812 20,092
Physical 293 8,319
Intersystem 111 2,259
Temporary Disabilities 70 2,238
Unknown Disabilities 25 349
Total
Unduplicated Total
In this section identified students were only counted once.
2,034 46,703
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.
589 16,098
Print Disability
Count of students with barriers to accessing instructional materials requiring readers, note takers, and/or materials in alternate format. 7,636
Disability/Accessibility Services Office Staff Total
Unduplicated Total (count each person once, full-time and part-time) 2,393
Full Time Equivalent Total (FTEs) 1,461.82

INDEPENDENT 2-YEAR

Category of Disability Occupationally-Specific Programs Other Degree-Credit Programs
Neurodevelopmental 141 10
Sensory 9 1
Mental Health 138 6
Physical 30 7
Intersystem 10 2
Temporary Disabilities 10 0
Unknown Disabilities 2 0
Total
Unduplicated Total
In this section identified students were only counted once.
220 20
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.
115 4
Print Disability
Count of students with barriers to accessing instructional materials requiring readers, note takers, and/or materials in alternate format. 2
Disability/Accessibility Services Office Staff Total
Unduplicated Total (count each person once, full-time and part-time) 41
Full Time Equivalent Total (FTEs) 32.43

INDEPENDENT 4-YEAR

Category of Disability Occupationally-Specific Programs Other Degree-Credit Programs
Neurodevelopmental 867 27,991
Sensory 331 2,077
Mental Health 674 20,086
Physical 263 8,312
Intersystem 101 2,257
Temporary Disabilities 60 2,238
Unknown Disabilities 23 349
Total
Unduplicated Total
In this section identified students were only counted once.
1,814 46,683
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.
474 16,094
Print Disability
Count of students with barriers to accessing instructional materials requiring readers, note takers, and/or materials in alternate format. 7,634
Disability/Accessibility Services Office Staff Total
Unduplicated Total (count each person once, full-time and part-time) 2,352
Full Time Equivalent Total (FTEs) 1,429.39

TOTAL PROPRIETARY

Category of Disability Occupationally-Specific Programs Other Degree-Credit Programs
Neurodevelopmental 135 481
Sensory 4 40
Mental Health 58 323
Physical 59 120
Intersystem 36 32
Temporary Disabilities 3 12
Unknown Disabilities 3 15
Total
Unduplicated Total
In this section identified students were only counted once.
282 770
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.
29 230
Print Disability
Count of students with barriers to accessing instructional materials requiring readers, note takers, and/or materials in alternate format. 102
Disability/Accessibility Services Office Staff Total
Unduplicated Total (count each person once, full-time and part-time) 74
Full Time Equivalent Total (FTEs) 57.85

PROPRIETARY 2-YEAR

Category of Disability Occupationally-Specific Programs Other Degree-Credit Programs
Neurodevelopmental 45 43
Sensory 1 3
Mental Health 20 18
Physical 7 2
Intersystem 2 6
Temporary Disabilities 3 0
Unknown Disabilities 0 0
Total
Unduplicated Total
In this section identified students were only counted once.
78 60
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.
4 9
Print Disability
Count of students with barriers to accessing instructional materials requiring readers, note takers, and/or materials in alternate format. 23
Disability/Accessibility Services Office Staff Total
Unduplicated Total (count each person once, full-time and part-time) 28
Full Time Equivalent Total (FTEs) 23.35

PROPRIETARY 4-YEAR

Category of Disability Occupationally-Specific Programs Other Degree-Credit Programs
Neurodevelopmental 90 438
Sensory 3 37
Mental Health 38 305
Physical 52 118
Intersystem 34 26
Temporary Disabilities 0 12
Unknown Disabilities 3 15
Total
Unduplicated Total
In this section identified students were only counted once.
204 710
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.
25 221
Print Disability
Count of students with barriers to accessing instructional materials requiring readers, note takers, and/or materials in alternate format. 79
Disability/Accessibility Services Office Staff Total
Unduplicated Total (count each person once, full-time and part-time) 46
Full Time Equivalent Total (FTEs) 34.50
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