PACE Center
Programs for Academic Confidence and Excellence: Disability Support Services
Chatham University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations and services for students with diagnosed disabilities. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and the ADA Amendments Act (ADA-AA) of 2008, the Chatham University PACE Center coordinates all academic accommodations for students with diagnosed disabilities who are enrolled in Chatham courses.
Accommodations may include, but are not limited to:- Alternate text formats, including audio, Braille, and electronic versions
- Distraction-limited setting for testing
- Extended time for testing
- Note-taker services
- Screen-reading software, including JAWS, Kurzweil 1000, and Kurzweil 3000
- Sign language interpreting services
- Voice to text software—Dragon Dictate
- Academic skills coaching
- Learning styles assessment
- Procrastination management
- Self-advocacy development
- Study strategies analysis
- Time management planning
- Tutoring and Supplemental Instruction
Students seeking accommodations or additional information should contact the PACE Center via telephone (412-365-1523) or by email pace@chatham.edu.
Also, Chatham students please visit MyChatham for additional information regarding documentation guidelines and available services.