Student Access Services

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Fact Sheet gives a helpful overview of what it means to have a disability.

In short, a disability is any condition (physical psychological, sensory, or neurological) that significantly impacts a student’s ability to fully participate or learn at WVC. Disabilities can be visible or invisible.

Students are responsible for self-disclosing their disability to SAS by completing our registration form and providing documentation for us to determine if the student is eligible for Student Access Services.

If you don’t have documentation, are waiting for an appointment, or don’t know if your documentation is enough to meet our guidelines please reach out (sas@wvc.edu)! We can discuss your situation and provide guidance if more information is needed.

Accommodations are individualized and determined on a case-by-case basis. That means we cannot say what accommodations you will receive until we determine if you are eligible and what barriers you face. The student access manager will listen to your requests and discuss accommodations to meet your disability-related needs when you meet for an intake interview. Check out some examples of accommodations at WVC.

Your information is protected. SAS does not disclose your disability status or records without your signed consent, unless there is an educational need to know, in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).

SAS supports all WVC students, including those in Running Start. However, your IEP or 504 Plan does not automatically transfer to college. You must go through the same intake process as other students.

College accommodations may differ from what you received in high school. Learn more about the Differences Between High School and College for Students with Disabilities.

Unfortunately, we have limited resources and space. Currently, our Student Access Testing Center (SATC) is only available for current WVC students with SAS approved testing accommodations.

Short-term injuries or illnesses may qualify for temporary academic accommodations. Complete our intake registration and/or reach out for assistance.

Students in non-credit or community education courses are also protected from discrimination based on disability. If you need accommodations, please contact our office directly.

Students needing disability-related accommodations in campus housing should reach out to SAS early in the process. Visit our Residence Hall Accommodations page to learn more.

Check our Service & Emotional Support Animal Procedure for current regulations about Emotional Support Animals on campus. 

Service animals do not need approval from SAS to be on campus. However, if you have a service animal and would like additional support communicating your needs you are welcome to contact SAS. We are also available for any other disability-related needs you may have that may need accommodation.

Learn more about Service Animals, Service Animals in Training, and Emotional Support Animals by reviewing WVC's Service Animal Policy and Procedure. 

You can also learn more about Service Animals in the Residence Hall.

Pregnancy related needs are protected by Title IX. You can contact our Title IX Coordinator to learn more about your rights and get support for your needs. 

Sometimes pregnancy and disability can overlap. If you have a disability related to your pregnancy, please feel free to register with our office or reach out to get your questions answered. 

Students may reach out to our SAS Manager any time to request more information or reconsideration. 

Learn more about appeals, complaints, and grievance.