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Student Support Services - Disability Support Services

Disability Support Services provide resources according to the individual needs of students with disabilities. Wayne County Community College Disability Support Services coordinate assessment and include services such as tutoring, visual aids, sign language interpreters, language interpreters and note takers, as well as special equipment often required to support academic success in college. Instructors and advisors may refer students who need assistance. However, students are welcome to come and discuss individual concerns without referrals. Contact Number: (313) 496-2634.

About This Program

Disability Support Services at Wayne County Community College District (WCCCD) strives to provide students with the necessary tools to help them accomplish their educational and career goals. It is the goal of Disability Support Services to:

(1) Provide appropriate and reasonable accommodations and support services,
(2) Provide referrals, information, resources to students to improve their academic and employability success,
(3) Encourage and assist students with disabilities to become more independent,
(4) Increase faculty understanding of the need of students with disabilities and
(5) Work as an advocate for students.

To obtain services/accommodations, Students should

Be admitted to WCCCD through the regular admissions process,
After being admitted visit the office of the campus presidents,
Complete the intake and services/accommodation request forms,
Submit sufficient evidence/documentation of a physical, emotional and or prior learning disability,
Request reasonable accommodations during your meeting.

In addition to the support services that are available to other students, students in the Disability Support Services Program have the following services available: