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Welcome to Disability Support Services!

Disability Support Services (DSS) is here to support you throughout your time at Walla Walla CommunityCollege. Once approved for accommodations, you can use myDSS(AIM) to manage your accommodations, renew services each quarter, and communicate accommodation needs with your instructors. Don’t forget that you use your NetID to login. This is your student email account…typically firstname.lastname@student.wwcc.edu

Disability Support Services (DSS) is here to support you throughout your time at Walla Walla Community College. Once you are approved for accommodations, you can use myDSS (AIM) to manage your services, renew accommodations each quarter, and communicate your needs with instructors.

Please note that you will log in using your NetID, which is also your student email account (typically in the format: firstname.lastname@student.wwcc.edu).

What can I view in the myDSS(AIM) Portal?

Once you have been approved for accommodations, you can manage your accommodations through the myDSS Student Portal.

Through myDSS, you can:

Renew accommodations each quarter
View your approved accommodations
Request accommodation letters for your instructors
Review communications from DSS
Submit requests for additional accommodations

Do I need to request my accommodations every quarter?

Yes. Accommodations do not automatically carry over from one quarter to the next.

To activate accommodations:

Register for the upcoming quarter.
Log in to myDSS.
Complete the accommodation renewal process. Step by Step instructions can be found in the DSS Canvas course.
Select the classes where you would like accommodations applied.
Submit your request.

Students can renew accommodations at any time during the quarter. However, accommodations are not retroactive and generally begin once accommodation letters have been issued. Accommodations cannot be applied to coursework, exams, attendance, or grades from before accommodations were activated.

To ensure accommodations are available when classes begin, we encourage students to renew as early as possible.

How to my instructors learn about my accommodations?

Accommodation letters are sent directly to your instructors through myDSS (AIM).

For students who renew accommodations before the quarter begins, accommodation letters are typically sent the week before classes start. If accommodations are requested after the quarter has begun, letters are generally sent shortly after the request is processed.

Once instructors receive an accommodation letter, they have up to three business days to implement approved accommodations.

Students are encouraged to review their accommodation letters and communicate with instructors about how accommodations will be used in each course. If you experience difficulties accessing your accommodations or have questions about implementation, please contact DSS for assistance.

What if my accommodation needs change?

Your accommodation needs may change throughout your time at WWCC.

Contact your DSS coordinator if you:

Need to discuss additional accommodations
Experience a new disability, injury, or medical condition
Encounter barriers in the classroom or on campus
Have questions about your current accommodations
Are having issues getting your approved accommodations implemented

We are happy to work with you to determine appropriate support.

Accessing the Testing Center

If you have testing accommodations such as:

Extended testing time
Reduced-distraction testing environment
Private room
Assistive technology
Reader or scribe services

you may need to schedule exams through the Testing Center. Talk with your DSS coordinator to see if you need to use the testing center to access your specific accommodations

Students schedule their own testing appointments and then the Testing Center proctor works with your professor to get your test.

Walla Walla Campus

Email: testing@wwcc.edu
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Main Building, Room 282
Phone: 509-527-4267

To Schedule an Appointment:
Email, call, or stop by in person.

Clarkston Campus

Email: testing.clk@wwcc.edu
Hours: As Needed
Location: Main Building, Room 117
Phone: 509-758-3339

To Schedule an Appointment:
Email or call.

Release of Educational Records

If you would like DSS, or any other office at WWCC to share your information with someone (including parents and guardians) you need to have a completed Release of Educational Records on file.

In order to share information with anyone besides the student a release has to be signed for all students enrolled in classes at WWCC no matter their age. This includes Running Start students.

Transferring Documentation between Schools

Are you transferring to another college?

These are the steps you can take to make the process of pursing accommodations at your new school as smooth as possible. Each disability office has a process that is unique to them and their students. What accommodations you are approved for and how you get approved will be different at each campus.

Contact future college disability services office to inquire about getting started with them. Explore their website to get familiar with their process.
Submit a request for your documentation and current letter of accommodation be shared with your future school to your DSS Coordinator or
Request a copy of your documentation and current letter of accommodation be shared with you to submit to your future school.
Review your accommodations to be familiar with what accommodations or assistive technology helped provide equal access for you. If you would like to meet with the DSS Coordinator on ways to advocate for your accommodation needs please feel free to do so.
If necessary, obtain updated documentation from a qualified professional if your future school needs more detailed or updated documentation.
Apply for accommodations at your future schools Disabilities Office at least 6 weeks before the start of the quarter.

Requesting a Letter for Professional Exams (NCLEX)

There are times that you will be working with another agency to take exams for licensure. If you are wanting to request accommodations for these exams you must follow the process for each professional organization. You may need a letter from the Disability Support Services office to submit during your application process. Please email your campus’ DSS Coordinator requesting a letter with information regarding which exam you will be taking. Please note that your letter may take up to two weeks to be completed and shared with you.

Discrimination Reporting

If you would like to report an incident of disability related discrimination and/or harassment please fill out the Bias/Discrimination/Hate Form on the WWCC website. You may fill out the form on behalf of yourself or another individual. You are also able to check a box stating you would like to remain anonymous to the involved individual. You may also set up an appointment to speak with your DSS Coordinator to talk about your concerns.