Americans with Disabilities
Clemson University is committed to providing a positive working and learning environment that fosters respect and equitable treatment. Our policy is not to discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities regarding application procedures, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, training or other conditions and privileges of employment.
As part of our commitment, we established this website as a resource to assist faculty, staff, supervisors, students and visitors with their disability-related questions or concerns.
CU Student Accessibility Stories
Accessibility Portal
Clemson University's Accessibility Web Portal is the centralized accessibility resource for Clemson students, employees, and visitors.
Lactation Network
Clemson University promotes a family-friendly work and study environment for mothers and their infants.
AIRA
Aira, a 24/7 visual interpreter service for Clemson University, connects blind and low-vision users with live Visual Interpreters through a free app.
NDEAM
Every year Clemson University celebrates NDEAM by providing opportunities for the community to engage with and learn from professionals with disabilities as well as other accessibility advocates.
ADA Fact Sheet
Disability: A physical or mental impairment substantially limits one or more major life activities, a record of such an impairment, or being regarded as having an impairment.
Essential Job Functions: Fundamental job responsibilities are a primary task of why the position exists.
Hardship: An accommodation that constitutes an undue financial and administrative burden on the University or requires a fundamental alteration in the nature of the program.
Major life activity: A key function of life is caring for oneself, performing manual tasks, seeing, hearing, eating, sleeping, walking, standing, lifting, bending, speaking, breathing, learning, reading, concentrating, thinking, communicating, working and major bodily functions.
Qualified Individual with a Disability: A “qualified” individual with a disability is one who satisfies the requisite skill, experience, education and other job-related requirements of the position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Reasonable Accommodation: A reasonable accommodation is any modification or adjustment to a job, an employment practice or the work environment that makes it possible for a qualified individual with a disability to enjoy equal employment opportunities.
Contact for More Information
Office of Access Compliance and Education
University ADA Coordinator
223 Brackett Hall
Box 345404
Clemson, SC 29634-5404
Katherine Weathers
Interim Title IX Coordinator
kweath3@clemson.edu
Priscilla R. Harrison
Director of ADA Services and Compliance and ADA Coordinator
864-656- 3181
priscih@clemson.edu
L. Jerry Knighton, Jr.
Associate Vice President and EEO Officer
Executive Director of Procurement Inclusion
864-656-3181
knightl@clemson.edu
For students, contact:
Student Accessibility Services
Margaret Camp
Director of Student Accessibility Services
Class of ’56 Academic Success Center Building
836 McMillan Road, Suite 239
Clemson, South Carolina 29634-4060
864-656-6848
mmcamp@clemson.edu
Scholarship Opportunities
Ross Cathy (’07) ADA Scholarship - Embracing & Valuing Differing Abilities
Applications are now being accepted through April 1, 2025, by the Office of Access Compliance and Education for the Ross Cathy ('07) ADA Scholarship - Embracing & Valuing Differing Abilities.
This scholarship was created through generous contributions made by Ross Cathy. Ross earned a degree in Communications Studies from Clemson in 2007 and credits Student Accessibility Services for helping him achieve his academic goals.
This scholarship awards undergraduate students $1000 annually, $500 for the fall and $500 spring semester.
To apply, individuals must:
- Successfully register with Clemson University's Student Accessibility Services office OR provide appropriate information to the Office of Access, Compliance and Education indicating a qualified disability during the academic year of the award
- Be a current Clemson University undergraduate student in good standing who has earned a minimum of 12 semester hours with a 3.0 GPA (minimum) or higher.
Download and complete the Scholarship Application (docx) and submit via email with all supporting documents to priscih@clemson.edu. For consideration, applications must be received no later than April 1, 2025.
Additional Scholarships and Resources for Students with Disabilities
- https://www.publicservicedegrees.org/financial-aid/scholarships/students-with-disabilities/
- Organizes scholarships based on the type of disability
- Compiles a range of resources, including financial aid options, advocacy groups, and opportunities for professional development and networking
- https://www.scholarships.com/financial-aid/college-scholarships/scholarships-by-type/disability-scholarships/
- Lists scholarship opportunities for students with disabilities
- https://www.disabledperson.com/scholarships/info
