Welcome to Disability Services at Tulane University

The Office of Disability Services (ODS), a part of the Center for Educational Resources and Counseling (ERC), is committed to providing equal access and a friendly environment for all who study and work at Tulane University. Through collaboration and exploration, modifications to the academic or work environment - accommodations - can be offered to students and employees with registered disabilities. We aim to be supportive and approachable to all those who use our services.

Accommodations are provided to students and employees with documented disabilities in order that they are viewed according to their abilities rather than their disabilities, ensuring a universally accessible University experience.  Our philosophy is one that promotes self-advocacy and self-awareness in our clients, helping to maximize their potential while developing and maintaining their independence.

It is the policy and practice of Tulane University to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (Pub. L. No. 101-336), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Pub. L. No. 93-112, § 504, as amended), and state and local requirements regarding individuals with disabilities. Under these laws, no qualified individual with a disability shall be denied access to or participation in services, programs, and activities of Tulane University.  Through outreach and education, ODS promotes access and awareness to all members of our University community.

If you are a student, an employee, or just looking for more information about our many services, please visit the links at the top of this page.

Contact Information

Mailing Address:

Office of Disability Services

Center for Educational Resources and Counseling

1st Floor Mechanical Engineering Building

Tulane University

New Orleans, LA 70118-5698

Phone: (504) 862-8433

Confidential Fax: (504) 862-8435

Our Staff

David Tylicki, Manager of Disability Services

email: dtylicki@tulane.edu

Lisa DeShazo, Accommodations Coordinator (coordinates all accommodations other than testing, for example note taking assistance, scribes, readers, alternate format texts, etc.)

email: lashaz@tulane.edu

Testing Accommodations Coordinator (coordinates the scheduling and proctoring of special exams at ODS)

email: TBA

JoEllen St. Ann, Administrative Secretary

email: jstann@tulane.edu