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Welcome to Delaware County Community College! The Office of Disability Services (ODS) is here to help ensure students with disabilities have equal access to classes, programs, services, and campus activities.
New Student? Start Here
✅ Apply to Â鶹ֱ²¥
✅ Get your Student ID Number and Â鶹ֱ²¥ Email
✅ Complete the Accommodation Request Form
✅ Submit Your Documentation
✅ Check Your Â鶹ֱ²¥ Email Regularly
Visiting Students
If you previously received accommodations at another institution, please submit a copy of your accommodation letter as part of your documentation. This information helps us better understand your prior accommodations and support needs.
If you have already submitted an accommodation request, you can check the status of your application through . Please contact our office or your primary ODS Contact.
Important Information to know
- Students with disabilities follow the same admissions process as all Â鶹ֱ²¥ students.
- There are no additional admission requirements for Disability Services.
- You do not need to be registered for classes to begin the accommodations process.
- We encourage you to start early so accommodations are in place before classes begin.
If you previously received accommodations in high school or at another college, that information can help us better understand your needs. However, college accommodations are determined through a separate review process.
Start Here: The Accommodation Process
Step 1: Request Accommodations
Complete the to begin the accommodations process.
You may upload your documentation:
- Directly with your accommodation request, or
- Later through the once you have completed the form.
Before You Begin
Please have:
- Your Â鶹ֱ²¥ Student ID number
- Access to your Â鶹ֱ²¥ student email account
- Any disability-related documentation available
Step 2: Documentation Review
The Office of Disability Services reviews requests and documentation in the order they are received. We review it to better understand how your disability impacts you in an educational setting and to determine appropriate accommodations.
Important Information
An IEP or 504 Plan alone is typically not sufficient documentation for college accommodations. However, these documents can be submitted along with additional information, such as:
- Psychological evaluations
- Reevaluation reports
- Medical documentation
- Clinical statements from qualified medical providers
- Other professional assessments
Please review our Documentation Guidelines to ensure your documentation is complete.
What Documents Do I Need?
Common documentation includes:
- Psychological evaluations
- Medical documentation
- Reevaluation reports
- Clinical statements from medical providers
- Previous accommodation letters
- IEPs or 504 Plans (helpful but usually not sufficient on their own)
Need help determining what to submit? Contact ODS before obtaining additional testing or evaluations.
Step 3: Meet with Disability Services
After your documentation has been reviewed, ODS will contact you through your Â鶹ֱ²¥ student email account to schedule an appointment.
Check Your Â鶹ֱ²¥ Email Regularly
Your Â鶹ֱ²¥ email is our primary method of communication throughout the accommodations process.
During the Meeting We Will:
- Learn more about your disability and experiences
- Discuss challenges you may experience in college
- Review possible accommodations and support services
- Answer any questions you may have
Meeting Options
- In Person
- Zoom
This meeting is a conversation. Our goal is to learn about your needs and identify ways to support your success at Â鶹ֱ²¥.
Step 4: Use Your Accommodations
To use your accommodations each semester, complete a Semester Request through Accommodate. ODS will then send your accommodation letters to your instructors. Be sure to talk with your instructors about your accommodations and contact us if you need any support. We’re here to help.
Your Responsibilities
As a college student, you are responsible for:
- Completing a semester request each semester
- Reviewing your accommodation letters
- Communicating accommodation needs with your instructors
- Following up with instructors as needed
Important
Accommodations are not retroactive. They can only be implemented after they have been approved and communicated to your instructors.
Why We Encourage Students to Start Early
Starting the accommodations process before classes begin helps ensure:
- Documentation can be reviewed in a timely manner
- Appointments can be scheduled before the semester starts
- Accommodations are approved and ready when classes begin
- Students can start the term with the support they need
All prospective students, including visiting students from other institutions and dual enrollment students, should complete the College’s . Students with disabilities participate in the same degree and certificate programs as all Â鶹ֱ²¥ students and are not subject to any additional admission requirements.
Once you have been accepted to the College and have access to your student account (including your Student ID number and Â鶹ֱ²¥ email address), you may begin the accommodations process outlined below. You do not need to be enrolled in classes to meet with our office or complete your intake appointment. We encourage students to start the process as early as possible to ensure accommodations are in place before the semester begins.
Visiting Students
If you previously received accommodations at another institution, please submit a copy of your accommodation letter as part of your documentation. This information helps us better understand your prior accommodations and support needs.
If you have already submitted an accommodation request, you can check the status of your application through . Please contact our office or your primary ODS Contact.
Transitioning to College
The transition to college is an exciting time that comes with many changes! The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA, Amended 2008) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which apply to postsecondary education, are very different from the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which covers grades K-12. This means that some adjustment of the perspectives of students, parents, and instructors is necessary when transitioning from high school to college. The Office of Disability Services staff are here to provide guidance and support to students as they navigate these changes and become self-advocates.