Disability-Related Resources

Learn more about on-campus resources, websites, accessible web design and assistive technology, and mobile apps.

On-Campus

• Accessibility Services Center
• Moravian University Non-discrimination Statement
• Privacy Policy
• Section 504/Americans with Disabilities Act Grievance
• Sodexo Dining Services website
• Sodexo Dining Services Allergy and Dietary Concerns Information (PDF)
• Student Handbook
• Title IX

Websites

For students

• Esight: Changing the world for people with low vision
• Protective Gear for Service Dogs:
  • The Challenges of Bringing Service Dogs into the Lab
  • Googles for Doggies at Doggles
  • Raincoats for Dogs
  • Waterproof Dog Boots
  • Goggles for Doggies (Doggles)
• Scholarships and Aid for Students with Disabilities
  • Affordable Colleges Online
  • Universityhq.com
  • University of Washington's DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology)
• Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education
• Students with Diabetes  
• Delta Alpha Pi:  DAPi is an international honor society that recognizes students with disabilities for their academic accomplishments.

For faculty/staff

• Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD)
• Equal Access: Universal Design of an Academic Department

For parents

• An Open Letter to Parents of Students with Disabilities About to Enter College by Jane Jarrow

For everyone

• American Council of the Blind 
• Center for Applied Special Technology
• Handspeak: Sign language resources and materials.
• International Dyslexia Organization
• Mattress/Bedding for People with Disabilities 
• National Center for Learning Disabilities
• National Center on Secondary Education and Transition
• National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes
• National Federation of the Blind
• New Jersey Resident Disability Parking Placard
• Pennsylvania Resident Disability Parking Placard
• Pennsylvania Resident Temporary Parking Placard
• Project DO-IT: "Promoting inclusion and success for people with disabilities."

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

• Attention-Deficit Disorder Association
• Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
• National Institute of Mental Health ADHD
• National Resource Center on ADHD

Mental Health

• Anxiety and Depression Association of America: Find a support group for depression, including ones that are online or over the phone. 
• Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance: Find information on depression, online tools, and connect with support groups.  
• Mental Health America (MHA): Founded in 1909, MHA is the nation’s leading community-based nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness and promoting all Americans' overall mental health. Services include the following:  prevention services for all; early identification and intervention for those at risk; integrated care, services, and supports for those who need it; with recovery as the goal. 
• MentalHealth.gov:  Get access to helplines and resources, including mental health resources for veterans. 
• National Alliance on Mental Illness: Text for free support or visit the website for resources on depression. Text NAMI to 741741. Note: Message and data rates may apply, depending on your plan and provider.
• National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health
• National Institute of Mental Health
• LostgotFound.org: Lost Got Found works to eliminate the negative stigma surrounding mental health. The organization exists to educate and inform students about mental illness and suicide prevention. 
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call for help (1-800-273-8255) if you are experiencing thoughts of suicide. All calls are confidential. 
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: Call the national helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357), or visit online to use the Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. 
• ULifeline: This website has resources dedicated to mental health for college students, including how to help a friend who might be depressed. 

Accessible Web Design and Assistive Technology:

• Microsoft-Accessibility Technology for Everyone
• WebAIM – Web Accessibility in Mind

Apps:

• Ava 24/7 Accessible Life:  FREE - Captions conversations between multiple people and converts to text.
• BlindSquare:  $$$ - Provides outdoor and indoor navigation for those with visual impairments.
• Bluefire Reader: FREE - Read, highlight, bookmark, and study eBooks with ease.
• Evernote: FREE - Capture and prioritize ideas, projects, and to-do lists, so nothing falls through the cracks. 
• Flashcards+: FREE - Download flashcards or create your own!
• iStudiezPro Legend: $$ for Windows/Mac -  Keep track of schedules and course work!
• Proloquo2Go: $$$$ - Symbol-based communication app for individuals who are nonverbal.
• Seeing AI: FREE - Recognizes short text, documents, products, and even people and converts to voice.
• SimplyNoise:  Use to stay focused while studying or doing homework.
• Stop, Breathe, Think: FREE - Take a study break and unwind with this meditation app.
• Apps for making the best use of your time:  
  • 360 Thinking Time Tracker: Track schedules by creating time markers to get ready to work, check-in during work, and mark when the job ends. 
  • Anti Social:  Control which social media sites to block while studying.
  • Focus Keeper: It's all about focusing work efforts into timed 25-minute chunks, with a 5-minute break in between each burst of activity.
  • Freedom: Blocks distractions on iPad and iPhone allow students to focus on what matters most.
  • SelfControl: Temporarily disconnect from social networks.  

Moravian University or the ASC does not endorse any of the resources listed on this page.