College of DuPage is committed to equality of educational opportunities for eligible students with disabilities. If you have the ability to do college-level work and an educational commitment to succeed, we ensure access, provide accommodations and coordinate support services.
All students requesting accommodations need to self-identify with the Office of Special Student Services and provide appropriate documentation of their disability. Documentation may include a diagnosis of disability, academic history, intellectual assessment and recommendations for accommodations. Referrals can be made to outside agencies if students do not have documentation but feel that they might have a disability.
Once students contact the office, individual appointments are made to assess needs, explain services and give guidance through the COD process. Any information provided by students is voluntary and confidential.
It is best if students contact the office before classes begin for a smoother transition to College of DuPage.
Services are available at both on- and off-campus locations. Information on student health insurance is also available.
Services Available:
- Special Student Services ID Card
- Note-taking paper
- Testing accommodations
- Reading pen
- Large computer monitors
- Mobility assistance
- Preferential seating
- Sign language interpreters
- FM system
- TTY
- Assistive technology (i.e. voice-activated software-dragon naturally speaking/remote captioning)
- Large print/Braille available to students
- Barrier-free parking
- Wheelchairs, both manual and electric, for on-campus use
Ongoing Programs and Events:
- Participation in College Fair
- Faculty and Staff In-Service
- Sign Language Interpreter In-Service
- Disability Support Group
- Transition Services
- Visually Impaired Awareness Day
- Special Student Services Information Night