Welcome to Disability Support Services (DSS)
The University of Montana-Western strives to ensure that all aspects of campus programming – learning, living, working, and engaging – are accessible. DSS provides consultation, education, and direct services so that students with disabilities have equal opportunities to participate and achieve at the UMW. We also promote full integration by demonstrating best practices for access and collaborating with the UMW community to reduce the need for separate accommodations.
What We Do:
- Get to know students individually.
- Facilitate reasonable accommodations for students.
- Connect students and faculty with resources on and off campus.
- Advocate for the removal of attitudinal and procedural barriers.
- Promote full integration through consultation and education.
About DSS
DSS provides consultation, education, and direct services so that students with disabilities have equal opportunities to participate and achieve at the University of Montana-Western.
Our office is not just about providing accommodations to students. We commit to ensuring that the University of Montana-Western values the dignity of individuals with disabilities. We collaborate with various campus departments and promote innovative ways to create an accessible and welcoming campus environment.
Contact Information
Disability Support Services
Location
Dean of Students Office, 528 Poindexter Street