Disability Support Services

Disability Support Services serves as the primary advocate for students with disabilities who attend GCCC. While DSS is responsible for overseeing the provision of reasonable accommodations for students, it is the responsibility of the entire college community to provide access to educational programs and facilities. Staff members of DSS serve as advocates for students with disabilities, encouraging and empowering them to be advocates for themselves. The staff will also assist faculty and other members of the GCCC community in becoming familiar with the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act so that they may comply with such legislation. In order for faculty and staff to understand their role in providing reasonable accommodations, the following information about DSS’s purpose, policies, and procedures was developed.

Confidentiality

Disability Support Services requires documentation from all students who request accommodations based on a disability. This documentation is kept COMPLETELY CONFIDENTIAL. Information regarding students with disabilities will only be given on a need-to-know basis or when state and/or federal laws require release. If a student requests accommodations from a faculty member, DSS will send a letter to you regarding the required accommodations. DSS staff can only discuss accommodation issues with faculty. Any additional information will remain confidential unless the student gives express written permission. Faculty should not discuss any information about a student with a disability with anyone except DSS staff or their department chair. If you have any questions or concerns about confidentiality, please contact Linda Van Dalen at 3834 or Diane Randall at 4852.