Disability Support Services (DSS)
About DSS
Clark College and the Disability Support Services (DSS) office assist students with disabilities in pursuing their educational goals. Clark College is committed to ensure its programs and services are accessible and inclusive for students with disabilities. Through DSS, students with disabilities can request accommodations to ensure equal access and discuss their concerns regarding barriers encountered. DSS will primarily focus on approving and providing, in partnership with faculty, student disability accommodations for classes.
We also strive to create a welcoming environment for diverse students seeks disability accommodations. We also promote Clark's Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI) events and resources.
Interested in getting accommodations?
View the Steps for Requesting Accommodations located in the right navigation for steps to getting started. Step 1 is a short Getting Started questionnaire. If you are a current student or a prospective student with a disability and feel you would benefit from accommodation, we hope you will contact the Disability Support Services Office! We are here to support you on your educational path.
Need a Sign Language Interpreter or captioning?
DSS can try to provide interpreters for meetings, classes, or events with advanced notice. New students can also request interpreters if you plan to visit campus There is a national shortage of interpreters but we are doing our best. Please request as early as you can and if there is a secondary time for your meeting, please add that in the note section at the end of the request form: Request a Sign Language Interpreter or Captioning.
Hours of Operation
We offer in person, zoom, and phone meetings.
Contact
Main Phone
360-992-2314
If you have to leave a message, we will return the message within 2 business days and often earlier.
Video Phone for ASL
360-991-0901
Fax Phone
360-992-2879
Summer Term Hours
Mondays - Thursdays: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
In-person
Fridays: Closed
Scheduled proctoring appointments in advance will still occur, students need to schedule 5 business days in advanced. Students can schedule in myDSS or contact us for support.
Physical Location
Penguin Union Building (PUB) 013. Visit our Campus Maps webpage or contact us for location questions.
Campus Map
Navigating our Physical Campus
For students with vision disabilities needing navigation support, Clark's Welcome Center and DSS office have brailled campus map booklets which include the main campus map as well as building maps. We can also mail these booklets to students upon request. These booklets are free of charge. Also, for those working with WA School for the Blind or Department and Services for the Blind you can request Orientation and Mobility (O&M) lessons on campus. If you or your O&M support staff have questions such as how to access your classrooms before the term begins, please contact us.
Disability Peer Mentors:
Are you a newer DSS student who wants to check in with a mentor about your accommodations? Or are you struggling with your courses and want some peer support? Do you want to just hang out with students with disabilities? If you are interested in learning about our peer mentor program, email DSS at dss@clark.edu.
Autism Spectrum Success Group:
Meets via Zoom often on Thursdays during Fall, Winter, and Spring terms. More information to come before Fall term begins.
Open to all Clark students with Autism or suspected Autism.
Student with Disabilities Luncheon:
Fall term Students with Disabilities Luncheon will be in October. Dates TBD.