Disability Support Services - Big Bend Community College

Covid-19 Notice

Due to Covid-19, we are currently not offering in-person appointments.

How To Get Started

Contact DSS Coordinator
- by phone: (509) 793-2027
- by email: dss@bigbend.edu
- in person.
Fill out Intake Forms below

Intake Forms

Eligibility For Services

Students that have a disability in one or more of the following categories may be eligible for services. An intake packet, interview and/or relevant documentation from external sources may be requested to substantiate the student’s disability and determine eligibility:

Deaf/Hearing
Speech/Language
Blind/Visual
Neurological/Nervous System
Psychological/Emotional

Mobility
Learning
Chronic/Acute Health
Temporary disability due to accident, illness, etc.
Other

Accommodation Examples

Note Taking
Scribe/Reader
Print enlargement
E-text
Testing accommodations
Adjustable furniture

Digitalr ecorders
Assistive technology
Accessible parking
Priority registration
Sign Language Interpreting
Referrals and resources

Transferring Between Colleges and Disability Services Offices

If you are transferring from another college to BBCC or transferring from BBCC to another college and plan on utilizing disability services, the Washington State Board of Community and Technical Colleges has provided the following resources to assist you in your transition:

  Disability Service Transfer Checklist
  Transfer of Documentation Form
  Instructions on Filling Out Transfer of Documentation Form

Disability - Related Complaints

Students who have complaints regarding disability-related issues should contact the Coordinator of Disability Services at (509) 793-2027 or the Dean of Student Services at (509) 793-2077. Complaint procedures are found in the student handbook under the Discrimination, Harassment, and/or Sexual Harassment section.Students who have complaints regarding disability-related issues should contact the Coordinator of Disability Services at (509) 793-2027 or the Dean of Student Services at (509) 793-2077.

Reasonable Accommodation and Compliance

Reasonable Accommodation Policy

Service Animals on Campus Policy

Compliance:

BBCC complies with section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. BBCC is free from discrimination in the recruitment, administration, and treatment of students. The Disability Support Services (DSS) office at BBCC provides voluntary and confidential support services for students with documented disabilities in one or more of the following categories: Deaf/Hearing, Speech/Language, Blind/Visual, Neurological/Nervous System, Psychological/Emotional, Mobility, Learning, Chronic/Acute Health, and Temporary/Other. To ensure maximum participation by all students with disabilities, the college will:

Provide programs and facilities that are accessible to all students with disabilities
Determine and implement reasonable accommodations that meet the individual needs of students with disabilities

Hours

Mon-Thurs7:30-5:00

Friday7:30-2:30

Sat-SunClosed