Metropolitan Community College supports an integrated learning experience for students with disabilities. Each MCC campus has a Disability Support Services (DSS) office that provides services and support for students with documented disabilities. Arrangements can be made for aids and adjustments to help ensure access to MCC's programs and services.
The campus DSS office also has information about the existence and location of services, activities and facilities accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities.
MCC strives to ensure an inclusive website for all in accordance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act and WCAG 2.1 level AA guidelines. To report accessibility issues on our website, please contact our Accessible Technology Coordinator.
Who is eligible to receive DSS services?
Services are based on each student's specific needs. To qualify for assistance, students must have a documented disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, including but not limited to:
- Learning disability
- ADD/ADHD
- Orthopedic/mobility
- Autism
- Deaf/hard of hearing
- Blind/low vision
- Brain injury
- Anxiety, depression, and other mental health diagnoses
Examples of accommodations provided at MCC
- Extended test time
- Note taking assistance
- Classroom seating accommodations
- Adaptive computer technology
- Books in alternative formats
- Sign language interpreters
Transitioning from high school to college
Concerning students with disabilities, the responsibilities of colleges and their students are significantly different from those of elementary and secondary schools and their students. Please review the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights' "Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education: Know Your Rights and Responsibilities," or contact the DSS office at your MCC campus for more information.
To qualify
If you are a student with a disability who is interested in talking with someone about accommodations for your classes, please contact your campus DSS office. The DSS Coordinator will work with you to determine what disability documentation/information is needed to provide accommodations.
Accommodations are determined on a case-by-case basis. View additional information about DSS policies and procedures.
First time requesting accomodations
You may contact DSS to request accommodations at any time during your education, but early notification can allow for more time to make arrangements.
Returning student renewal
Accommodations are not automatically renewed. If you have previously met with DSS and received accommodations at MCC, contact DSS to let them know when you have enrolled in another semester so that your accommodations can be renewed.
Schedule a test with accomodations
Current students who have arranged testing accommodations with DSS can schedule their tests with the Testing Center.