The JIMMY Medal was awarded to Nick Gaynor and Frank Kineavy for “Coming off the DL”, a short documentary by Steve McWilliams and John O'Leary's Social Justice Documentary Film Class about Villanova University students who are changing the way people see ability.
Disability Services
LEVEL Students Spring Break Service Trip
20 LEVEL students went on a Spring Break Service Trip to North Carolina. More...
LEVEL Retreat
On a beautiful Fall weekend, LEVEL goes to Camp Ockanickon to share the gift of this incredible program for ALL Nova students. More...
The Office of Disability Services (ODS) is the primary office at Villanova University with specialized knowledge and experience in physical disability issues. ODS also advises faculty on the policies and procedures relevant to students with disabilities and acts as a general information and referral service on disability issues.
Students with identified disabilities have been admitted into Villanova University by the same criteria as other students and they have met the same rigorous standards for admission.
Meet Our Staff
Responsibilities
Students, faculty and the Office of Disability Services (ODS) have responsibilities to help provide appropriate services and accommodations.
LEVEL
LEVEL is a student organization formed to bridge the gap between students with various abilities and disabilities. Consider joining for great experiences!
Disability Services Staff and Students have won numerous awards recognizing innovations and acheivements in disability awareness on campus and in the community.
Spotlight on Eric Mitz
Student Spotlight
LEVEL's Retreat
Office of Disability Services
Villanova University
Connelly Center, 2nd Floor
800 Lancaster Avenue
Villanova, PA 19085
Fax: 610.519.6524
Stephen McWilliams, Ph.D.
Phone: 610.519.4095
stephen.mcwilliams@villanova.edu
Gregory Hannah
Phone: 610.519.3209
gregory.hannah@villanova.edu
ADDITIONAL RESOURCE
Learning Support Services
Learning Commons in Falvey, 2nd Floor, 610-519-5176
The Office of Learning Support Services, in conjunction with faculty, provides reasonable academic accommodations for students with disabilities. Students with learning disabilities, other neurologically based disorders, and those disabled by chronic illnesses requesting assistance with academic concerns and/or accommodations should contact the office. Students with concerns about specific learning difficulties and strategies are welcome.
Award Winning Documentary
ESPN's Tom Rinaldi profiles Villanova mens and womens basketball teams' two student managers who have cerebral palsy.