Office for Disability Services
As part of George Mason University's continuing commitment to upholding the letter and spirit of the laws that ensure equal treatment of people with disabilities, the university established and maintains the Office of Disability Services. Under the administration of University Life, the center implements and coordinates reasonable accommodations and disability-related services that afford equal access to university programs and activities.
The Office of Disability Services is available to serve all students with disabilities, including those with cognitive (e.g., learning, psychological, and closed head injury), sensory, mobility, and other physical impairments.
As part of the Office of University Life's commitment to recognizing and honoring the richness of diversity at Mason, the Office of Disability Services (ODS) staff members actively participate in the campus-wide diversity dialogue. The ODS welcomes and encourages all students with disabilities, whether registered with the ODS or not, to identify themselves as members of the disability community, and to engage in the diversity dialogue on campus by getting involved with ODS and other multicultural programs and activities.
Mission
The Office of Disability Services recognizes that disability reflects diverse characteristics and experiences and is an aspect of diversity integral to society and the university experience. To that end, The Office of Disabilities Services strives to promote the full participation of people with disabilities in all areas of university life. We collaborate with students, faculty, staff, and community members to create diverse learning environments that are usable, equitable, inclusive and sustainable.
The Office of Disability Services (ODS) at George Mason University offers a variety of services for students with documented disabilities, including learning disabilities, deaf/hard of hearing, blind/low vision, mobility limitations, attention deficit disorders (ADD/ ADHD), psychiatric disorders, and medical disabilities. We encourage both prospective and current students to learn more about our services by going to our web site at and/ or calling our office to make an appointment with an ODS coordinator.