ؾ (ؾ) is committed to providing access to all. One way that ؾ does this is by acknowledging that some students may require a Personal Care Attendant (PCA) while in the learning/living environment.
Please be aware:
- ؾ does not provide PCA services.
- PCAs are hired, paid and employed by the student they are assisting.
- PCAs are not classroom or lab assistants.
- PCAs are required to abide by all ؾ policies, including but not limited to the Student Code of Conduct, Office of Housing & Residence Life, and Dining Services rules and regulations.
- PCAs are only permitted in the living environment based on the needs of the student andwithinOffice of Housing & Residence Life and Dining Services rules and regulations.
- PCAs arenon-active participants in the academic,learningand living environments.
- Non-active participantmeans thePCA should not be auditing or taking the class, asking questions, making comments or taking an active role in the classroom orin meetings.
- Academic/learning environmentsinclude, butarenot limited to, classrooms, labs, research testing areas, group meetings, faculty/student meetings, advisor meetings or other academic events.
- Living environmentsinclude club participation, residential areas, dining halls, ؾ non-academic resources departments/areas, and other social events.
Inorder to bring a PCA to ؾ, a studentmust register with Disability Services (ODS) prior to the PCA attending classeswith a student.The studentmustidentify the classes the PCA will attend through ODS On-line Services each term.
If a PCAis requiredwhile living in the residence halls,the studentmust register and request housing accommodations through the Office of Disability Services.
Refer to the PCA guidelines for more detailed information regarding student, PCA and Disability Services (ODS) roles and responsibilities.
Contact Us
Office of Student Health Services
St. Joseph Academic & Health Resource Center
Building #13, Room 217
Office: 504-520-7396
Fax: 504-520-7962
Mailing Address
1 Drexel Drive
P.O. Box 36
New Orleans, LA70125
Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday:8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Closed for Lunch