Spotlight on Services

Disability Support Services (DSS) welcomes all students with disabilities to Harford Community College.  It is our goal to help students access all of the educational opportunities and services offered by the College – from credit and non-credit courses to athletics, student activities, cultural events, clubs and organizations and much more. 

Students with disabilities interested in attending Harford Community College can visit DSS website to learn about its services and view the student video for first hand knowledge of what it means to participate in Disability Support Services.  Prospective students, parents and community members can call our office to inquire about DSS registration, reasonable accommodations and support services.

Disability Support Services provides:

• Accommodations – modifications to the academic requirements based on documentation the student provides to DSS (i.e., extended time for exams, interpreters, preferential seating, etc.)
• Academic Advising - assists students in planning educational programs, selecting courses and preparing for transfer or employment.
• Assistive Technology and Adaptive equipment – based on student’s disability he or she can receive a semester loan of high- or low-tech electronic equipment and software.
• Career Services – guidance to students in all aspects of career planning through career assessment instruments, cooperative education, internships, portfolio and practicum experience, and development of effective job search strategies.
• Tutoring Support Services – students registered with DSS may be eligible for free tutoring services when enrolled in Transitional Studies or credit courses.

In order to take part in the services listed above one must register for Disability Support Services.  This means calling our office to make an appointment for an orientation to DSS and submitting appropriate documentation of a disability.  DSS staff reviews the documentation to determine accommodations.  Harford Community College faculty receives training about DSS and delivering accommodations to students.  Ongoing collaboration exists amongst DSS, faculty and staff to ensure a pleasant college experience for our students with disabilities.   We invite you to contact or visit Disability Support Service at Harford Community College in the near future.

Disability Support Service

Harford Community College

Student Center #265

401 Thomas Run Road

Bel Air, MD. 21015

443-412-2402