Disability Access Services

How We Can Help You

In alignment with SCC’s mission, we’re here to remove barriers and ensure you have equal access to an excellent education that has the potential to transform your life and expand your opportunities.

We fulfill our commitment to our students and campus community by providing accommodations, resources, and strategies to address barriers experienced by students with disabilities or health conditions.

Accommodations

Accommodations are tools, modifications, and procedures, tailored to individual needs and barriers, that aim to facilitate equal access to the educational experience of SCC.

All accommodations are individually-determined based on specific barriers and needs, and the list below is not exhaustive, but some examples include:

Who Can Use DAS?

Any student experiencing a disability, health condition, suspected disability, or accessibility barrier can apply for services. You can start the process without documentation or a formal diagnosis. Qualifying conditions can include, but are not limited to:

Learning Disabilities

• Dyslexia
• Dyscalculia
• Dysgraphia
• ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)

Physical Disabilities

• Mobility impairments (e.g., wheelchair users, amputations)
• Chronic illnesses (e.g., arthritis, multiple sclerosis)
• Temporary injuries (e.g., broken bones)
• Neurological disorders (e.g., cerebral palsy, spinal cord injuries)

Sensory Disabilities

• Blindness or visual impairments
• Deafness, Hard of Hearing, hearing impairments
• Sensory processing disorders

Mental Health Disabilities

• Anxiety disorders
• Depression
• Bipolar disorder
• PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
• Schizophrenia

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

• And other sensory integration disabilities

Cognitive Disabilities

• Intellectual disabilities
• Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
• Cognitive impairments related to neurological conditions

Chronic Health Conditions

• Conditions like diabetes, epilepsy, asthma, autoimmune disorders, cancer, heart disease, etc.

Temporary Disabilities

• Recovering from surgery, injuries, broken bones, concussions

Pregnancy and Pregnancy-Related Conditions

Healthy pregnancies, pregnancy-related conditions, nursing mothers

Not Sure You Qualify? Please reach out!

Important Tips to Keep in Mind

• Plan ahead: Setting up accommodations can take 1-5 weeks, and appointments can be booked out at peak times. You can apply for Disability Access Services at any time, but we encourage you to start the process early before the start of the quarter.
• Stay in touch: It’s important to stay engaged with DAS and your instructors and to address any concerns or questions in a timely manner.
• Contact us anytime: Have questions? Need help with the process? Feel free to reach out! You can reach us at 509-533-7169, 509-321-4406 (VP / Video Phone for Sign Language Users), or DAS@scc.spokane.edu.