The role of DSS is to advocate and provide for students with disabilities equally effective access and academic accommodations in the classroom, in our programming, and around campus.
The Office of Disability Support Services (DSS)
The Office of Disability Support Services (DSS) provides assistance to students, who qualify for reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Sections 504 and 508 of the Rehabilitation Act. Reasonable accommodations may be granted, based upon verification with appropriate documentation, for chronic illnesses, neurological conditions, learning disabilities, psychiatric illnesses, mobility impairments, and other conditions or impairments that limit one or more of life's major activities.
Please refer to the College's Documentation Guidelines below and the DSS' Policies and Procedures Manual for specific information on requesting reasonable accommodations.
Information and Guidelines
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The mission of DSS is to provide access to College programs, services, activities, and facilities for students with disabilities; to provide student advocacy; to encourage the highest levels of academic and personal achievement; and to advocate for an accessible environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
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Transitioning to College can feel overwhelming and even a bit confusing. Understanding the differences between high school and college are particularly important for individuals with disabilities. Students need to fully understand that processes and rights of students in post-secondary education vary greatly from those in K-12 education.
Below are two documents that provide information to students and their families about the transition to higher education in general, and more specifically Ivy Tech.
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Documentation of a disability assists the Office of Disability Support Services, in collaboration with the student, to determine reasonable accommodations and/or services on a case-by-case basis. The cost of obtaining all documentation is the responsibility of the student.
Documentation, along with the Intake Request Form, should be submitted to DSS at least 30 days in advance of the requested accommodation to allow review and implementation of reasonable accommodations.
In general, documentation should include the following:
- Credentials of the evaluator(s)
- A diagnostic statement identifying the disability
- As appropriate to the disability, a description of the diagnostic methodology used
- A description of the current functional limitations
- A description of the expected progression or stability of the disability
- A description of current and past accommodations, services, and/or medications
- Recommendations for accommodations
Guidelines for specific disabilities may be obtained below. Should you have any questions, contact your local Disability Support Services office listed below.
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The Office of Disability Support Services has developed the ACCESS Resource Guide to assist individuals with disabilities in understanding their rights and responsibilities within higher education, as well as providing information regarding resources.
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- Indiana Directory of Disability Resources
- Indiana Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD)
- Indiana Vocational Rehabilitation Services
- Indiana Department of Education
- Easter Seals Disability Services
- Indiana Assistive Technology Act (INDATA)
- Connect 2 Help: Dial 211 for Community Resource Assistance
FAQ
Find Local Disability Support Contact Info
Don't see a nearby Disability Support location? Call 1-888-489-5463 and we'll get you started.
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
765-643-7133
askanderson@ivytech.edu
Vice Chancellor of Enrollment and Student Success
Levi Lawson
llawson51@ivytech.edu
Fax: 765-648-2755
Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET
Batesville Disability Support
1 Ivy Tech Drive
Batesville, IN 47006
Brandon Wernert
DSS Lead
Ivy Tech | Lawrenceburg and Batesville Campuses
(812) 537-4010 ext. 7230
bwernert@ivytech.edu
Lakefront Campus | 500 Industrial Dr | Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
Fax: 812-934-4590
Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET
By Appointment
812-330-6046
bloomington-dss@ivytech.edu
Bloomington Disability Support
200 Daniels Way
Bloomington, IN 47404
Kristy LeVert, Director of Student Life & Support Services
Sarah Loesch, Assistant Director of Student Support Services
Fax: 812-330-6376
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET
By Appointment
812-374-5191
columbus-dss-cares@ivytech.edu
Columbus Disability Support
4475 Central Avenue
Columbus, IN 47203
Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET
Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
574-289-7001, ext 1002
R2-DSS@ivytech.edu
Elkhart Disability Support Services
22531 County Road 18
Goshen, IN 46528
Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT
Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT
812-429-1386
ldavis207@ivytech.edu
Evansville Disability Support Services
3501 N First Avenue
Evansville, IN 47710
Support and assistance may be provided for any new and returning student contacting us. Additionally, we provide accommodations for persons with documented disabilities in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Disability Support Services
Serving Evansville, Princeton, and Tell City
Leah Davis, Disability Support Advisor
Room 222B
The Lamkin Center, on Evansville’s main campus
3501 N. First Avenue, Evansville, IN
Phone: (812) 429-1386
email: LDavis207@ivytech.edu
Disability Services Accommodations Check List:
- Complete and submit the registration and intake form linked here:
https://ivytech-accommodate.symplicity.com/public_accommodation/
- DSS representative will contact you by email within one week of receiving your information to discuss your application for accommodations.
- Schedule a meeting with DSS representative to discuss course schedule, accommodations, other useful resources, and obtain your Faculty Notification Forms for the semester.
- Discuss accommodations and Faculty Notification Form with all faculty members each semester.
- Renew registration with DSS office prior to each semester.
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
260-480-4110
myoquelet@ivytech.edu
Fort Wayne Disability Support
3701 Dean Drive, Harshman Hall, Room 1708
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
Fax: 260-480-2061
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. ET
765-653-7410
jfrey@ivytech.edu
Greencastle Disability Support
915 S Zinc Mill Road
Greencastle, IN 46135
Virtual On-Demand Service:
Video | Voice | Chat
Monday–Friday | 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. ET
Enter Zoom Room →
By Appointment Only
Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET
317-921-4300
HamiltonCounty-DSS@ivytech.edu
Hamilton County Disability Support Services
300 N. 17th Street
Noblesville, IN 46060
Monday - Thursday 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday 9 AM - 5 PM
317-921-4982
Indianapolis-dss@ivytech.edu
Indianapolis Disability Support Services
50 W. Fall Creek Parkway N.
Indianapolis, IN 46208
Fax
317-921-4927
Call for an appointment
765-252-5467
Kokomo-DisabilitySvcs@ivytech.edu
Kokomo Service Area Disability Support
1815 E Morgan Street
Kokomo, IN 46901
Please contact Disability Support at our full-service campus located in Valparaiso.
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET
Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
765-269-5615
lf-dss@ivytech.edu
Lafayette Disability Support
3101 S Creasy Lane Ivy Hall 1323
Lafayette, IN 47905
Lake County has 3 full-service locations. Select a location below to see contact information for their Disability Support department.
Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
317-921-4982
Indianapolis-dss@ivytech.edu
Lawrence Disability Support Services
9301 East 59th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46216
Fax
317-921-4927
Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET
Lawrenceburg Disability Support Services
50 Walnut Street
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
Brandon Wernert
DSS Lead
Ivy Tech | Lawrenceburg and Batesville Campuses
(812) 537-4010 ext. 7230
bwernert@ivytech.edu
Lakefront Campus | 500 Industrial Dr | Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET
Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET
812-246-9179, ext. 4106
trenners@ivytech.edu
Madison Disability Support Services
590 Ivy Tech Drive
Madison, IN 47250
Monday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tuesday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
765-651-3100, ext. 3407
cscott111@ivytech.edu
Marion Disability Support Services
261 Commerce Drive
Marion, IN 46953
Zoom Video Call
Call 765-651-3100, ext. 3407 to schedule.
Please contact Disability Support at our full-service campus located in Valparaiso.
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
765-289-2291, ext. 1785
mcline55@ivytech.edu
Muncie Disability Support Services
345 S High Street, Fisher Building, 1st Floor, Room 104
Muncie, IN 47304
Fax: 765-289-2292
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
765-966-2656, ext. 1202
Richmond Disability Support
2357 Chester Boulevard
Richmond, IN 47374
Zoom Video Call
Call 765-966-2656, ext. 1202 to schedule an appointment.
Fax: 765-962-3775
Monday–Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET
Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
574-289-7001, ext 1002
R2-DSS@ivytech.edu
South Bend Disability Support Services
220 Dean Johnson Blvd.
South Bend, IN 46601
Please contact Disability Support at our full-service campus located in Evansville.
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. ET
812-298-2282
jfrey@ivytech.edu
Terre Haute Disability Support
8000 S Education Drive
Terre Haute, IN 47802
Virtual On-Demand Service:
Video | Voice | Chat
Monday–Friday | 8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. ET
Enter Zoom Room →
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT
219-464-8514
rcraig21@ivytech.edu
Valparaiso Disability Support Services
3100 Ivy Tech Drive
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET
260-482-9171, ext. 2662
abooker46@ivytech.edu
Warsaw Disability Support
2545 Silveus Crossing
Warsaw, IN 46582