Disability Support
Disability Support Services (DSS) are offered on each campus to students with disabilities enrolled in credit and/or non credit programs. Services are provided to any disabled student as defined in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
The campus Disability Support Services offices can be reached at the following phone numbers:
- Northeast Campus: 817-515-6333 (TTY: 817-515-6812)
- Northwest Campus: 817-515-7733 (TTY: 817-515-7009)
- South Campus: 817-515-4554 (TTY: 817-515-4621)
- Southeast Campus: 817-515-3593 (TTY: 817-515-3130)
- Trinity River Campus: 817-515-1295 (Video Phone: 682-200-1616)
It is imperative that students adhere to the following procedures to ensure that necessary accommodations are available before classes begin. Students interested in disabilities support at no personal charge must:
- Submit a request for accommodation (PDF opens in new window) to DSS.
- Submit required documentation.
- Schedule and complete a DSS Interview form (PDF opens in new window).
In accordance with FERPA, disability related information may be shared on a "need to know" basis within the academic community.
The College does not provide personal attendants, individually prescribed devices, readers for personal use or study or other devices or services of a personal nature such as tutoring and typing.
Check the DSS Procedures Manual (PDF opens in new window) for more details.
More information about the Blind/Deaf Student Exemption Program can be found at College for All Texans.
If students feel they have been discriminated against based on sex, race, color, national origin, veteran status, handicapped or age, they are to file a complaint with the College District compliance officer for Title IX, Section 504, and the Americans with Disabilities Act:
Bill Lace, Ed.D.
Interim Vice Chancellor for Administrative and Community Services
817-515-5242
bill.lace@tccd.edu
1500 Houston Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102
