Lake Washington Institute of Technology provides full support services to all students with disabilities in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in employment, state and local government, public accommodations, commercial facilities, transportation, and telecommunications.
The primary function of Disability Support Service is to provide qualified students with documented disabilities an opportunity to benefit from and access programs and services. DSS provides academic adjustments to qualified students with a physical, sensory, psychological or learning disability.
Academic adjustments are arranged on an individual basis and may include, but are not limited to, note taking, sign language interpreters, a non distracting environment, additional time on exams/quizzes, digital recorders, priority registration and conversion of textbooks to E-text. All adjustments must be supported by information contained in medical documentation.
The college is committed to providing academic adjustments, including core services, to qualified students with disabilities. The purpose of this policy is to identify the rights and responsibilities of students under the Americans with Disabilities Act and section 504, State of Washington Laws of 1994, Chapter 105 (RCW 28B.10.910 - .914), and to establish clear guidelines for seeking and receiving academic adjustments.
Services NOT provided by DSS:
- Tutoring/individual instruction (available to all students in the Academic Skills Center in T217)
- Personal aides or attendants
- Modified classwork
- Learning disability testing
- Transportation services
If you require services, please contact the DSS office in the WestBuilding, Room W207 at least one month prior to registering for placement test (Compass), and schedule an appointment. Prior to your appointment medical documentation should be submitted to the Disability Support Services Office.
