Disability Support Services

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Welcome to Disability Support Services

The mission of Disability Support Services (DSS) is to ensure that students with physical, medical, or psychological disabilities have equal access to university programs and services. DSS provides or coordinates a range of services and accommodations that meet the individual needs of a student based on the impact of the specific disability.

Please note that students with learning disabilities or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder should contact the Academic Support Center at 202-885-3360 or asc@american.edu. Faculty and staff who are seeking accommodation for a disability should contact Human Resources.

 

Announcement

Please note the following dates for New Student Orientation session: "Transition to College for Students with Disabilities" June 19, July 7, July 10

If you have questions about this session please contact the director, Joanne Benica, at 202-885-3312. 
 

 

 

Get Involved!

DSS - Workforce Recruitment Program

This year, AU students participated in the Workforce Recruitment Program through the Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP). Check out the announcements! Employers in the private and non-profit sectors can gain access to the WRP's pool of candidates through the Employer Assistance and Recruiting Network (EARN) (www.earnworks.com/wrp), a free service of ODEP.

Read WRP Announcements