Office of Access and Opportunity: Disability Resources

Ellen Bunn

The Associate Director of Disability Resources provides leadership and daily oversight within the office. This position's primary focus is overseeing the unit's administrative operations, the interactive process, and the evaluation of requests for accommodations. It also coordinates approved academic adjustments, auxiliary aids, and services for students. The Associate Director of Disability Resources also serves as the Deputy ADA/504 Coordinator.

Matt Sauthoff

As the Assistant Director for Accessible Technology & Digital Accessibility, Matt provides the University with leadership, education, training, and resources to promote and ensure the accessibility of web-based resources, content development, and learning technologies, etc. Matt provides primary oversight for alternate format accommodations, assistive technologies and review of IT acquisitions.

Matt is responsible for reviewing requests for accommodations and evaluating disability documentation, determining eligibility for accommodations and access needs, assists individuals in identifying appropriate University resources/supports. Matt serves as a consultant to campus regarding digital, content accessibility and resources, the provision of approved accommodations and the inclusion for individuals with disabilities.

Vacant

Access Consultants are responsible for reviewing student requests for accommodations and evaluating disability documentation, determining eligibility for academic adjustments, accommodations and access needs, and assisting individuals in identifying appropriate University resources/supports.  They work directly with students, staff, and faculty to understand and implement appropriate academic adjustments and accommodations.

Christina Day, Boone Campus

Diamond Slone Couch, Boone Campus

Stephanie Dellinger, Hickory Campus

Emily Trivette

As the Office Manager, Emily works directly with our students, staff, and faculty on campus to manage the day-to-day operations of the office. Emily serves as one of the main points of contact and works to ensure the administrative aspect of Disability Resources runs efficiently. 

Chayyim Kornhauser

As the Disability Resource Coordinator, Chayyim works directly with our students to manage the day-to-day tasks of the office. Chayyim runs our Testing Center and aids in the coordination of disability-related accommodations on campus.