DSS Description
Disability Support Services (DSS) provides federally mandated academic and programmatic support services to student with permanent and temporary disabilities. Disability services are located throughout the University in integrated settings. DSS provides centralized coordination and referral services.
In order to utilize DSS services, students must come to the disability office to open cases. The process involves interviews, reviews of student-supplied documentation, and completing Disability Accommodation Agreements.
Documentation of disabilities should specify particular disabilities, be generated by appropriate professionals, (medical doctors, psychologists, psychiatrists, etc.), and be reasonably current. Ideally, there should be recommendations of particular accommodations.
Students are responsible for identifying themselves to DSS, for providing documentation, and for requesting accommodations. DSS staff try to be available on a walk-in basis, but students may ensure prompt attention by calling ahead for appointments.
**Attention SIU Law Students** The SIU School of Law provides accommodations for their students who have disabilities. Law students should contact the Associate Dean’s Office at the Law School to find out the appropriate contact person.
