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The Community College of Rhode Island, New England’s largest, public community college, has been a leader in education and training for over 40 years. The college is committed to creating an educational environment which is supportive, accepting and accessible to all students, including students with disabilities.
Mission of Disability Services for Students
The Disability Services for Students office at CCRI recognizes
disability as a form of cultural diversity and works to foster an
inclusive environment for all students in the higher education community
through education, awareness, and accessibility.
This mission is accomplished by:
- Recommending and coordinating reasonable accommodations in a variety of domains (exam, course, and program).
- Encouraging student development through self-advocacy and personal decision making.
- Supporting a commitment to academic success and student retention.
- Providing training and information to faculty and administration that uphold the inclusion of persons with disabilities.
About Disability Services for Students
The Disability Services for Students (DSS) office is part of the
College Opportunity and Support Programs unit within the Division of
Student Affairs. DSS Coordinators and support staff are available
on each of CCRI’s four main campuses to meet with students and to help
provide the necessary and reasonable accommodations that students need
to be successful. In addition, the DSS office serves as an
information resource to faculty, providing awareness and guidance for
how to best ensure the inclusion of students with disabilities without
compromising academic standards. The DSS office works to dispel
negative and limiting stereotypes and promotes a campus environment that
is sensitive, accepting and responsive to the needs and contributions of
all CCRI students.
