Disability Support Services
Disability Support Services will provide a variety of support services to eligible students. The types of support services provided vary according to the needs of the individual. Any individual with physical or mental disabilities, hearing or visual impairments, speech or language impairments, learning disabilities, or other health-related impairments may qualify for services providing that the disability or impairment substantially limits one or more major life activities.
In order to access services the individual must do the following:
- Self-disclose his or her disability to the DSS office
- Fill out the Student Information Sheet and Releases of Information
- Provide documentation regarding his or her disability
- Request accommodations through the DSS office
- Discuss accommodation recommendations with his/her instructors in a private setting
If an individual with a previously diagnosed disability wishes to receive services, he or she should contact the Disability Coordinator immediately upon arrival on campus. Also, any individual who begins to experience academic difficulties should make an appointment as soon as possible to discuss his/her concerns with the disability coordinator. Referrals for assessment can be made to determine if the individual has a disability that was previously not diagnosed. After current documentation has been provided, then classroom accommodations can be made according to the specific needs of the student. Acceptable documentation should include the individual's most recent psychological assessment, or a medical report from a qualified professional that clearly states a diagnosis and make suggestions for accommodations.
The Disability Support Services Office is located in room 108 of the Skills Center and is open from 8AM - 5PM Monday through Friday during the regular Fall and Spring Semester. Jamie Hall is the Disabilities Coordinator and can be reached via telephone at 255-3285 extension #1465 or via email at jhall@uttc.edu.
