Disability Support Services

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Hours

Mon–Fri: 8:30 am–4:30 pm

Contact

Carr House, 2nd floor

210 Benefit Street

Providence, RI 02904

401 709–8465

disabilitysupportservices@risd.edu

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What we do

In Disability Support Services (DSS), we partner with faculty, staff and students to ensure that all aspects of the RISD community are accessible, equitable and inclusive of individuals with disabilities.

We work with students with documented disabilities that substantially limit one or more major life activities both short and long term, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. In doing so, we develop, arrange and provide appropriate accommodations that support student engagement with courses, programs, services and facilities.

Learn more about DSS

Quick links

Registration and intake
Accommodation forms
Faculty/staff guides
Related policies
Other RISD resources
Guides for students

How faculty can help

Faculty members play a key role in our community’s shared responsibility to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Our office is here to support you in making a RISD education more accessible and equitable for students with disabilities. 

Faculty resources and guidance

Find out more

What We Do

Meet our team and find essential information about academic accommodations for RISD students with disabilities.

Student registration process

Learn how to set up accommodations and student supports, from scheduling your first appointment to annual renewal of services.

Academic Accommodations

See common academic accommodation definitions and learn the role of DSS in ensuring services.

Non-academic accommodations

See common accommodation definitions and learn the role of DSS in ensuring services for accessing campus outside of the classroom.

For faculty

Learn the role of faculty in supporting students with disabilities and how academic accommodations ensure equitable access to a RISD education.

For parents and families

Read how parents can support their students and help them manage the challenges that learning disabilities pose in a higher education setting.

FAQ

Find answers to student and faculty questions about navigating the accommodations process and more.

Forms

Access forms to register with us, request accommodations or find accessibility guidance for our classrooms and campus.