Mission Statement   Embracing the University of South Alabama's general mission that Emphasizes teaching excellence while encouraging research, creative work, and service to the University and the community, Disability Services enhances this mission for students with disabilities. Disability Services' philosophy is to provide an education for individuals with disabilities through equal access, empowerment, support, resources, advocacy, collaboration and outreach throughout the University and community.   In addition to providing services and accommodations to students with disabilities as mandated by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Disability Services works closely with faculty and staff in an advisory capacity and assists in the development of reasonable accommodations that allow students with disabilities to fully participate in all of the programs offered on campus.