Associate Director of Disability Resources
Andrew Lail Ph.D.
As the Associate Director, Andrew assists in providing leadership and oversight within the office. Andrew oversees the interactive process and evaluation of requests for accommodations and coordination of approved academic adjustments, auxiliary aids & services with appropriate University personnel to maintain compliance with Section 504 and the ADA.
Andrew is responsible for reviewing requests for accommodations and evaluating disability documentation, determining eligibility of accommodations and access needs. Andrew also serves as a consultant to campus regarding visitor accommodations, the provision of approved accommodations, program, facility and course accessibility and inclusion for individuals with disabilities.
Assistant Director: Accessible Technology & Digital Accessibility
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 ODR 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.
Assistant Director of Disability Resources
Ellen Bunn
As the Assistant Director of Disability Resources, Ellen is responsible for reviewing student requests for accommodations and evaluating disability documentation, determining eligibility of accommodations and access needs, assisting individuals in identifying appropriate University resources/supports. This position also serves as a consultant to faculty regarding the provision of approved accommodations.
Ellen also coordinates ODR's outreach and education efforts across campus.
Access Consultant
Christina Day
As an Access Consultant, Christina is responsible for reviewing student requests for accommodations and evaluating disability documentation, determining eligibility of academic adjustments, accommodations and access needs, assisting individuals in identifying appropriate University resources/supports. This position works directly with students, staff and faculty to understand and implement appropriate academic adjustments and accommodations.
Access Consultant, Hickory Campus
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Office Manager
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 ODR runs efficiently.
Disability Resource Coordinator
Chayyim Holtkamp
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.