Disability Support Services

Mission Statement:

The mission of Disability Support Services is to ensure that all students with a documented disability are provided equal access to academic and extra-curricular programs at SVCC. Disability Support Services and SVCC embrace and promote a diverse culture amidst students, staff, faculty and administration.

Goals:

Ensure that students are granted equal access to activities and programs at SVCC.
Engage in an individualized and interactive process with each student registered with Disability Support Services to determine appropriate and reasonable accommodations that effectively meet the student's needs.
Promote SVCC to district students with disabilities as an option for post-secondary education and career advancement.

Disability Support Services provides coordination of services for students with disabilities in their educational and career pursuits while attending SVCC. The Director acts as a liaison with faculty, staff and referral agencies to support the student's academic goals. In order to receive academic accommodations, students must meet with the Director each semester.

Students requesting accommodations for documented disabilities are encouraged to contact Disability Support Services early in their enrollment planning. Accommodations are not retroactive. Eligibility and registration for accommodations is independent from registration for classes.

How to get help

Forms

Resources

Office Hours

Regular Hours

Monday - Thursday *
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Friday **
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Summer Hours

Monday - Thursday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday
Closed

* Monday - Thursday: Available for In-Person, Google Meet and Telephone
** Friday: Available for Google Meet and Telephone Only (No In-Person Appointments Available)

Contact Information
Phone: (815) 835-6220	Room Number: 1F25

Disability Support Services Staff Listing
Name	Title	Phone	Office	Email
Geiseman, Sandra D.	Director of Disability Support Services	(815) 835-6246 or ext. 246	1F27	sandra.d.geiseman@svcc.edu
Huffman, Mary M.	Disability Support Services Assistant	(815) 835-6220 or ext. 220	1F25	mary.m.huffman@svcc.edu
Jensen, Paul	Tutoring Instructional Assistant - Disability Services			paul.jensen@svcc.edu
Johnson, Brian D.	Learning Commons Disability Instructional Specialist			brian.d.johnson@svcc.edu