DAC Student Resources
Clark lab accounts
New Clark students need to set up their Clark Lab account before their accommodations can be active and as part of the process with Disability Access Center. We recommend students trying to set these up before their intake appointment. Here is Clark's Tech Hub websites showing how students set these up:
How to set up your Clark Labs Account or reset the password: https://www.clark.edu/its/documentation-and-resources/students/setup.php. *Students need to set up their Student ID number first and then they can set up Clark Lab Account.
Questions still? Contact the TechHub for assistance, their contact information is on the following webpage, on the left side, near the bottom: https://www.clark.edu/its/documentation-and-resources/students/techhub/index.php
ctcLink support for Assistive Technology Users
For Assistive Tech Users; if you need technical accessibility support using ctcLink, for example screen-reader users, please contact Zach Lattin at zlattin@clark.edu or call 360-992-2016. If you are trying to register or add or drop a class and running into accessibility issues, you can also contact us at the Disability Access Center (DAC) who can work with Enrollment to assist you.
Flexible Attendance & Deadlines Accommodation Info
These accommodations are very different then K-12, both in what disabilities are approved and how much flexibility is provided. They are considered only with documentation, usualliy that pertains to a diagnosis and a record of flare-up or fluctuating symptoms. They generally allow a couple or few extensions throughout the term as a safety net for a disabilty flare-up but not weekly assignment extensions. Check out our Flexible Attendance and Deadlines Guidelines.
Flex Plan Agreement: instructor's initiate
This is the content instructors will complete in MyAccess Flex Plan: Sample Questions for Flexible Attendance and Deadlines in asked in FlexPlan
*New: as of Spring 2025, these forms are created by instructor based on the course allowances and studnet reviews in MyAccess account. You will receive an email when the form is ready or you can log into MyAccess to check the status for each course.
Student Reminders:
- There will be limits to how much flexibility an instructor can provide without fundamentally altering the course learning.
- Group and peer work is usually not allowed to be very flexible.
- It is imperative that you email your instructor before the absence or deadline when you plan to use one of your allowable extensions (following the Flex Plan).
Natural Reader, free software for any student!
Often helpful for students with reading disabilities, ADD, ADHD, and auditory learners in their college reading and learning. This tool can support your college learning, all you do is copy and paste the content and it's read aloud to you! You can adjust the voices and speed.
- Natural Reader downloadable version
- FAQ Natural Reader Software for Windows
- Natural Reader online version
Notetaking Technology:
Glean:
DAC can assign a license to students as a notetaker type accommodation, contact us if interested. Glean is a tool that helps students in capturing everything occuring in their live classes. Glean can audio record and produce an automated transcript of a live in person or virtual class. It also provides support in your notetaking and allows you to go back to the recording to fill in your own notes! Check out GLEAN website if you are interested and let a DAC staff member know.
Once Disability Access Center assigns you a license, here's helpful info when starting Glean:
- Glean Log in page- bookmark this page. Your Log in will be your full student email address.
- Glean Skills Portal- short video tutorials for students!
- Glean Student Classroom Event- booking page for a FREE live Webinars to sign up for. Time Zome in Eastern time so subtract 3 hours to the time you sign up for.
Recording & Transcript Tech:
Smart phones and often computers have recording devices built in, some with automated transcripts like Glean has. Check these out or contact us for an Assistive Tech appointment:
- Voice memos for iPhone.
- Google recorder for Android.
- Google Live Transcript to use on the webs on a computer.
Reminders about Testing Accommodations:
- All exams must be scheduled 1 week prior to the exam date.
- Requests to schedule an exam within 2 days of the test date will not be accepted, except in rare circumstances.
- If new to this accommodation, review our Testing Accomomdations Procedure .
- For help scheduling your in person test with DAC, review our How to Schedule an Exam in MyAccess.
Resources
Office of Civil Rights (OCR)
Self-Care Resources
Mental Health and Wellness Resources - CRISIS HOTLINES FOR IMMEDIATE HELP
Clark's Counseling and Health Center website
Mental Health & Wellness LibGuide by Clark College
Supportive Resources we recommend every student check out!
Clark's Student Success Coaches offer Zoom or in person 1:1 coaching sessions for time management or other academic skills.
Clark's Tutoring Center website with various subjects and information.
Clark's Virtual Tutoring Information and schedules of when tutors are available in certain subjects.
Emergency Grants application. A student experiencing a financial emergency or unanticipated expenses that cause financial hardship can apply. These funds are not loans and do not need to be repaid. It's a separate process then Financial Aid.