Mission StatemenT

The Office of Special Services for Students with Disabilities is dedicated to providing supportive services to all students with disabilities by ensuring accessibility to all academic and social activities and to teach self-advocacy for their success at Queens College and leadership roles in society.

Director's Message

Dear Student;

Welcome to Queens College website of the Office of Special Services for students with Disabilities. This Website has been designed to provide you, the student, departments, and Professors all the information that you need to feel comfortable at Queens College regarding disability issues.

The information in this website addresses the Federal and CUNY Regulations as they pertain to accessibility and supportive services for students with disabilities. Once you have a clear understanding of your responsibility to disability issues and needs your success at Queens College will be assured.

As a student you need to know YOUR responsibilities in obtaining supportive services for your successful experience here at Queens College. The Professors understand their responsibilities in providing access to educational and social activities. Therefore, this informative website will be of vital help to you while you attend Queens College.

The Office of Special Services does a handbook reflective of all the information in this website. Stop by the office and ask for a copy.

Please read and keep this handbook safe until you get to know all aspects necessary for your successful outcome as a student at Queens College. Again, welcome and don't forget to get those introduction letters from the Office Special Services.

Dr. Mirian Detres-Hickey
Director of the Office of Special Services