Wallace College - Disability Services

WALLACE COMMUNITY COLLEGE is committed to serving college students with disabilities. All departments across the campus are available to provide a broad diversity of services designated to the needs of college students with disabilities.

Reminders:
Students with disabilities should remember that registration with DSS is separate from gaining admission to WALLACE COMMUNITY COLLEGE.

If you are applying to WALLACE COMMUNITY COLLEGE and you have a disability, DSS recommends you do not submit disability documentation to the admissions office. Admissions decisions are made without regards to disability status. Should you have any questions, please contact DSS.

Disability Support Services
Disability Support Services (DSS) is the central contact point for students with disabilities. Services for students with disabilities focus upon providing individualized accommodations while promoting student responsibility and self-advocacy. DSS views the provision of reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities as a collaborative effort, requiring the cooperation of faculty, staff, and students.

Students who choose not to self-identify when they enter WALLACE COMMUNITY COLLEGE do not forfeit their right to identify themselves and to receive accommodations at a later date. However, WALLACE COMMUNITY COLLEGE is not obligated to provide accommodations or services for students with disabilities until students are registered with DSS, and make known their need for accommodations each academic term.

Disability Support Services is located in Room 167 Grimsley Hall. The phone number is 334-983-3521 ext. 2296 (voice) and 800-548-2546 (TDD/voice). The fax number is 334-556-2527. DSS email here. DSS is available during the normal operating hours of the institution. Services are available at all Wallace Community College locations. Please see the staff members section for specific contact information of each location.

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Mobility Orientation

mobility graphic Disability Support Services provides mobility orientation to the WALLACE COMMUNITY COLLEGE campus for students that need and request mobility orientation. Students should contact DSS as early as possible to make arrangements for mobility orientation to campus.

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Parking
Parking Graphic Accessible parking areas are available to students who are certified for disability parking by their home state.

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Library Resources Centers (LRC) System Access & Assistance
Hamm Graphic Phillip J. Hamm and other Library Facilities

Library staff may be contacted during business hours to ensure access to library collections and services. Special services include research assistance, telephone reference, retrieval of materials, photocopying assistance, library orientation, special check-out arrangements, and extended loan periods for reserved materials.

To contact the Library: 334-983-3521 ext.2225 and 334-687-3543 ext. 4203

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TRIO Services
Trio Services is a federally funded program that provides academic assistance to eligible students who qualify, including students with disabilities. Reading and study skills classes, academic counseling, tutoring, and assistance with financial aid applications are provided for eligible students. Students may inquire about TRIO Services at 334-983-3521, ext. 2260.

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Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services (ADRS)
ADRS exists to enable individuals with disabilities to reach their potential. ADRS provides necessary diagnostic medical, educational, technology, Independent Living, vocational counseling, and employment services to eligible individuals with disabilities to assist them in entering into employment. They do not provide comprehensive psychological services. For more information contact ADRS at 1-800-275-0132, ext. 220, 1-800-441-7607, 334-792-0022 (in Dothan) or at cjarnond@rehap.state.al.us.

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Note:
Students with disabilities are encouraged to become actively involved with campus organizations. One of our goals at DSS is to assist students with developing self-advocacy skills and becoming an active member on campus. Information on campus organizations is available both in your catalog and from your campus' Disability Support Services staff.