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Marple Campus
Marple Campus Office Location: Academic Building
Room 1335 (Across from Career & Counseling)
Hours of Operation
Regular Hours of Operation
Monday–Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Summer Hours of Operation
Monday–Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Friday: Closed
Branch Location Offices
Downingtown: Room 220
610-359-4134
Delaware County Community College ensures students with disabilities have equal access to all of its educational programs and services in compliance with Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, 1990 and the ADA Amendments Act, 2008.
The Office of Disability Services (ODS) is committed to providing students with disabilities reasonable accommodations and the necessary supports to reach their educational goals. The Office works closely with students and faculty to foster success.
New Students: Getting Started
All New Students
All prospective students, including visiting students from other institutions and dual enrollment students, should follow the Admissions Steps for DCCC. Students with disabilities participate in the same degree and certificate programs with all our students, with no special entrance requirements.
Once you are accepted to the College and have access to your student account (including your Student ID number and DCCC email), 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. Starting early helps ensure your accommodations are ready before the semester begins.
Once accepted to the College and enrolled in classes, you should proceed with the Accommodations Process, outlined below.
If you have previously submitted an accommodations request, you can review your request via Accommodate. You should contact our office or your assigned case manager with any questions.
Visiting Students
If you have accommodations approved at your home or prior institution, please submit their letter of accommodation as part of your documentation.
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.
Accommodation Process
Please complete the Student Accommodations Request Form. You can upload your documentation directly through that form or through the Accommodate portal. Further detail is in the section below.
The Office of Disability Services reviews documentation as promptly as possible and in the order it is received.
A school plan such as an individualized education program (IEP) is insufficient documentation but can be included as part of a more comprehensive assessment battery, such as a Re-Evaluation Report or Psychological Evaluation. To ensure that this documentation is complete and the necessary accommodations are implemented, please refer to the documentation guidelines.
Disability Services will contact you directly via your DCCC student email account to schedule an appointment once your request and documentation have been reviewed. Please be sure to monitor your email as this is our primary mode of communication.
This meeting allows for a more in-depth discussion and self-report about your condition/s and what accommodations may be needed. These meetings can be held in person or by Zoom.
Students are responsible for requesting their accommodations each semester and for communicating their accommodation needs to their instructors. Students must complete a Semester Request every term in order for the Office of Disability Services to generate and send their accommodation letters. Students must maintain ongoing communication with their instructors throughout the academic term. If you experience any difficulty discussing your accommodations with an instructor, please contact the Office of Disability Services for support.
Accessibility and Support Services
Students
Accommodations are managed through the platform Accommodate. If you have submitted an Accommodations Request Form, you can log in to Accommodate as a student. There, you can: review your request, upload documentation, make a semester request for your letters, make a supplemental request for additional accommodations, download a copy of your accommodations letter, download a form from our document library. Tutorials for Accommodate are available as videos to help you navigate the platform.
Faculty
Faculty can log on to Accommodate as faculty to review the accommodations letters for students in their classes. An overview video is available to review the platform from a faculty perspective.
If you utilize assistive technology, this should be discussed when you meet with the Office of Disability Services staff member to approve accommodations. They can work with you to determine how the technology may be utilized in your classes, and explain any pertinent coordination.
All buildings and classrooms are physically accessible. Students who require accessible furniture in classrooms should contact the Office of Disability Services. If you experience an accessibility concern on one of DCCC’s campuses, please contact us at accommodations@dccc.edu or 610-359-4134.
If you have a temporary injury or illness that makes it difficult to walk a long distance from parking lots, the Wellness Center and Campus Safety offices can provide you with a temporary Medical Parking Permit.
These permits are available for eight-week periods with the possibility of an extension, if needed.
To be eligible, you must complete an application, provide a copy of your Driver’s License and a note from your doctor indicating your injury/illness. If you have questions, please contact the Director of Student Conduct, Charles Schnur, by email, phone, 610-359-7385, or in person at Marple Campus, Room 3250.