Support services including, but not limited to, advocacy, adapted materials, alternative testing, academic and career advising.
Recommendations for appropriate academic adjustments including exam modifications, classroom accommodations, and auxiliary aids supported by recent documentation.
Assistance to the VCU community in complying with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974.
Liaison services between faculty and students with disabilities.
Technical assistance to university departments.
Current and accurate information regarding disability-related products, programs and services to current and prospective students, faculty and staff.
Consultation with secondary schools, special educators, rehabilitation or high school counselors, parents and prospective students concerning university services for students with disabilities.
A welcoming place for students to meet, share, study, and obtain information concerning disability related issues and opportunities.

Students with disabilities are responsible for self-identification prior to requesting services/accommodations. Students are strongly encouraged to request accommodations at least four weeks prior to the first day of classes; however, students may request accommodations at any time during enrollment at VCU. For additional information visit www.students.vcu.edu/dss.

The Disability Support Services office is located in the Student Commons, Room 102, PO Box 842529, Richmond, VA 23284-2253; telephone/TDD: (804) 828-2253; fax: (804) 828-1944.