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Student Disability Resources

Currently, students can choose either in-person or virtual appointments with our office staff. Please call Michelle Peasley at 610-396-6410 or email her at [email protected] to schedule an appointment. A few reasons students may choose to schedule an appointment include:

  • Using Student Disability Resources for the first time;
  • Resolving any questions related to your academic accommodations;
  • Requesting new accommodations specific to your individual course or program needs; or
  • Seeking assistance navigating an academic problem or connecting to other campuses resources.

Again, we look forward to serving our students and partnering with faculty and instructors this upcoming academic year!

Michelle Peasley, SDR Coordinator may be reached at 610-396-6410 or via email at [email protected]
Jennifer Gurwitz, SDR Staff Assistant, may be reached at [email protected] or 610-396-6205.

Please continue to use [email protected] for questions, concerns, or scheduling needs of tests/quizzes.


Services for students with disabilities at Penn State Berks

At every Penn State location, there is an office designated to provide services for students with disabilities. Each designated office requests and maintains disability related documents; certifies eligibility for services; determines academic adjustments, auxiliary aids, and/or services; and develops plans for the provision of academic adjustments, auxiliary aids, and/or services as mandated under the Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

At University Park

The Student Disability Resources (SDR) is the designated office that provides services to students with disabilities who are enrolled at the University Park location. At other Penn State locations, services are provided through the Disability Contact Liaisons.

View list of Disability Contact Liaisons

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Please call the office for an appointment or leave a voice mail if after regular hours.

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Student Disability Resources Contact Information

Michelle Peasley, M.S.
Student Disability Resources Coordinator
169 Franco Bldg.
610-396-6410
[email protected]

Jennifer Gurwitz
Student Disability Resources Staff Assistant
169 Franco Bldg
610-396-6205
[email protected]

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