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Disability Support Services

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If you have a disability鈥攙isible or invisible, permanent or temporary鈥擠isability Support Services (DSS) is here to support you.

We provide equal access to any student with a disability, diagnosis or health/medical condition by:

  • Providing individualized academic accommodations
  • Removing barriers to your education
  • Supporting inclusive and fully accessible learning environments
  • Offering robust support systems
  • Advocating for students' rights
  • Creating awareness and fostering collaboration at FRCC and in the community

New DSS Students     Returning DSS Students

Who We Support

 

We work with FRCC students who have any diagnosis or health condition that may impact their participation in academics and/or the college experience. This including (but not limited to) students with:

  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Autism Spectrum Diagnoses
  • Brain Injuries
  • Physical Disabilities/Mobility Limitations
  • Neurological Disorders
    Including epilepsy, migraines, multiple sclerosis, etc.
  • Mental Health Diagnoses
    Including depression, anxiety, Bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD, etc.
  • Health Conditions
    Including diabetes, Crohn's/Colitis, etc.

Not Sure if You Have a Disability?

That's OK. Many students don't get diagnosed until college. Come talk to us and we can help you sort it out and determine your next steps.

 

 

Contact Us

How to Get Started with DSS

Here are step-by-step instructions to get started with Disability Support Services at FRCC.

 

New Student Intake

Your first step is to schedule an intake appointment  at your campus' DSS office. These appointments are usually 60 minutes, and can be in person or remotely.

  • Please bring documentation of disability, if available. Be prepared to discuss your academic strengths, barriers, accommodations you would like to request, and what has worked well for you in the past. This information will help us provide the best support possible.
  • Even if your documentation is not yet available, or is in question, you should still come to the intake appointment.
  • View contact information to schedule your appointment.

Before your intake appointment, you can fill out our pre-intake form.

 

Documentation Information

Reviewing documentation related to your disability or health condition helps us:

  • Better understand your disability
  • Helps us identify academic barriers
  • Determine what accommodations would be most helpful

For more information on what documentation we need, please see our documentation guidelines

Documentation Guidelines

 

Activate Your Accommodations

After your intake appointment, you'll receive a notice of approved accommodations within 10 business days. Activate your accommodations by submitting the .

  • A Letter of Accommodation will be sent to you and your instructors via your FRCC email.
  • If your accommodations request is received less than three (3) weeks prior to the start of the semester, the process may be delayed.
  • PLEASE NOTE: Accommodations are not retroactive and they will not begin until an official FRCC Letter of Accommodation has been delivered.

 

Learn About Additional Services

Academic & Advocacy Support
Assistive Technology

Our support doesn't stop at accommodations. We provide support in developing executive functioning skills, communicating effectively with instructors, enhancing self-advocacy skills, and improving study skills.

We also offer assistive technology, training and evaluations.  

Learn More

 

Renew Your Accommodations

Remember, accommodation requests need to be renewed every semester. So as soon as you register for future classes, complete our online renewal form.

Popular DSS Forms

Disability Verification Form

Additional Information