Disability Services
FAQs
Accessible Parking
Any student with permanent or temporary mobility impairment can be eligible for an accessible parking plate/placard from the Registry of Motor Vehicles. The accessibility parking permit allows students to park in the designated reserved areas on and around campus. The campus has several HP parking spaces on the public street parking areas, as well as in the student parking lots. There is also accessible shuttle bus service to all of the academic buildings on campus. An SSC parking decal is required to park on campus and is available from Public Safety.
Housing
Housing arrangements can be made for students who need access, but Residence Life must be contacted early, as there is limited space in the residence halls. Please contact Residence Life at 978.542.6416.
All incoming resident students are only guaranteed on-campus housing for two years. Students wishing to remain on campus after that are subject to a housing lottery based upon space availability. Additionally, current resident students will be permitted to reside on campus a maximum of ten (10) semesters, provided he/she is enrolled as a full time student.
Based upon the recommendation of the Student Government Association, students with documented mobility impairments may be exempt from the Housing Lottery: a mobility impairment, specifically, is defined as: the inability to move (or limited/restricted movement) and/or the inability to use one or more limbs effectively, due to paralysis, loss of limb(s) or arthritis. This disability may require the use of aids/appliances (wheelchairs, crutches, arm/hand splints) for independent movement in specific activities, such as walking, climbing stairs, or arm/hand movement.
Students must provide current medical documentation of their mobility disability in order to verify accommodation eligibility.
Counseling And Health Services
It is important to note that Disability Services provides only academic accommodations and disability management. Personal counseling services are available through the Counseling and Health Services office, located in the Ellison Campus Center, Room 107. Students on campus who are experiencing emotional or psychological crisis should contact the Counseling Center in person, or at 978.542.6410 ext 6413.
Other services through Counseling and Health Services include injections, physical exams, lab tests, personal counseling, alcohol and drug education, prevention and training, smoke cessation and consultations.
Dining Services
Dining Services may be contacted for information or for special arrangements, which are possible during periods of inclement weather. Please contact Dining Services at 978.542.6444.
