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A person with a disability is defined by Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) as amended 2009 as a person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, has a record of such impairment, or is regarded as having such impairment.
Upon admission and prior to enrollment, students with a disability should provide documentation of a disability from an appropriate provider that identifies the type of disability, describes the current impact of the disability in an academic setting, and lists recommended accommodations, including any accommodations received from previous educational institutions.
Vision
To create an inclusive culture that celebrates disability as an area of diversity while ensuring equitable experiences for all students.
Mission
Johns Hopkins University Student Disability Services are aligned with the values of the School of Nursing. Student Disability Services collaborates to create an inclusive community for students with disabilities by proactively removing barriers, raising awareness of equitable practices, and fostering an appreciation of disability as an area of diversity while utilizing a wide range of approaches from universal design to individualized accommodations.
For Admitted Students
To begin the initial request process with Student Disability Services and to establish eligibility for disability related accommodations and services, please complete and submit the SDS Online Initial Form and upload supporting documentation. Once your form and documentation are received, the next step in the process will be to meet with Tracey Cade, Assistant Director of Student Disability Services for the School of Nursing, to discuss your needs and potential accommodations. If you have any difficulty providing documentation or need more information about any aspect of the process, again please contact Tracey Cade in Student Disability Services | Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing (jhu.edu)
For Prospective Students
If you have questions regarding the process of obtaining accommodations, please email SON-SDS@jhu.edu
Confidentiality/Self Advocacy
Disclosing all relevant information to Student Disability Services is essential to establishing a disability/eligibility for services or accommodations and ensuring what is provided will be effective in meeting needs. Once affiliated with Student Disability Services and approved to use accommodations or services, students have a choice about how much information is shared beyond that point and students retain the right to request/use accommodations or to elect not to. Disclosure is a personal choice and students are always free to provide whatever information they are comfortable sharing, but Student Disability Services processes preserve confidentiality for students who prefer to disclose only what is needed (for the accommodation or services).
Additional Information
More information about requesting accommodations as student is available on the Office of Institutional Equity website along with the Appeals/Grievance Procedures for Student with Disabilities.
Please review the Rights and Responsibilities for admitted students who are receiving services through SDS.
Johns Hopkins University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status or veteran status in any program or activity administered by the university, or with regard to admission or employment.
Contact Information
Contact SDS at the School of Nursing:
Tracey Cade
Assistant Director of Student Disability Services
525 N. Wolfe St
Suite S320
Baltimore, MD 21205
Phone: 443-287-5511
Email: SON-SDS@jhu.edu
Caroline Kennedy
Administrative Specialist
Phone: 410-502-9797
Email: SON-SDS@jhu.edu
Johns Hopkins University Office of Institutional Equity
130 Garland Hall/3400 N. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD 21218
Phone: 410-516-8949