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Registering with the Office of Accessibility Services

The Office of Accessibility Services

Office of Accessibility Services Contact

  • Phone: 337-475-5916
    1-800-622-3352 ext. 5916
  • TDD: 337-562-4227
  • McNeese Campus
    Burton Business Center (BBC)
    Room 205A
  • accessibility@mcneese.edu
  • Fax: 337-475-5068
  • Mailing Address
    Box 92904
    Lake Charles, LA 70609

Registering with the Office of Accessibility Services

Registering with the Office of Accessibility Services is not the same as registering for college.

  • When you register to attend the university, you will not be asked if you have a disability, and no information will be sent to our office regarding your registration.
  • You apply for admission to the university prior to applying for services with the Office of Accessibility Services.

Application Process

New Students

Complete the online form using the button below.

New Students

Returning Students

Must register with the Office of Accessibility Services at the beginning of every new semester.

Returning Students

STEP ONE – Submit all of the following

  • Submit an online APPLICATION FORM
  • PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION concerning your accommodation needs (Documentation needs to be from a qualified professional)
  • A LIST OF SERVICES provided in high school and/or other schools attended (Individual Education Plan from high school or letter of services used from previous colleges attended) may be helpful but this is not considered proper documentation.

STEP TWO – Schedule an Interview

  • Once all documentation materials have been received and reviewed, the Office of Accessibility Services will contact you to schedule a meeting.
  • The meeting is designed to discuss:
    • 1) services a student is eligible to receive based upon the documentation submitted
    • 2) disability-related needs
    • 3) preparations for attending college
  • The approved accommodation letter will then be emailed to the student and the instructors. The letter explains necessary classroom accommodations and does not mention disability. We only disclose your disability to instructors if it is health-related. Seizure disorders would meet this criterion.

Additional Information

  • All submitted documents are placed in a confidential student file and will not be returned to the applicant or forwarded to any agency or other college or university.
  • We recommend submitting copies and retaining the original documents for future use.
  • It is important to remember that your Application for Services through the Office of Accessibility Services is separate from the application process for admission to the university.
  • McNeese State University is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and creative and scholarly activity.
  • Research shows that students with disabilities who are most successful at the university level have taken a college preparatory curriculum in high school.

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Ashley Bass

I am a McNeese graduate with a bachelor's degree in Family and Consumer Science and a concentration in Child and Family Studies. As a student, I competed on the rodeo team and served on the SGA board. I earned my master’s degree in 2022 from the University of South Dakota in Educational Administration and Leadership with a concentration in Adult and Higher Ed. I have over 13 years of experience in adult education and 20 years of educational experience.

My favorite part of being a Freshman Advisor is helping students navigate their new life routine as a college freshman by offering support with in-person office visits or by email to help students meet their goals. I always remind students of my favorite BB King quote – “Education is one thing no one can ever take away from you.”  I believe that supporting students is vital to a student's success.

In my spare time, I raise registered American Brahman cattle, and I enjoy all the "country girl" things like hunting, fishing, growing a garden and cooking.

ADVISOR FOR:
  • College of Liberal Arts (excluding music)
  • Burton College of Education (ELEM and EDPR majors)