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Disability Support Services
Welcome to Kodiak College Disability Support Services
Disability Support Services (DSS) coordinates the support services for UAA students who experience disabilities, as well as provides resources for the university and community. Providing equal opportunities for students who experience disabilities is a campus-wide responsibility and commitment. For more information about the services provided at UAA please visit the UAA Disability Support Services page.
UAA Disability Support Services
Accessibility Statements for technologies used at Kodiak College
Students requesting accommodations should contact one of the disability support services liaisons at Kodiak College:
Barbara Brown at bebrown@alaska.edu or (907) 486-1211 or
Jennifer Pedersen at jmpedersen@alaska.edu or (907) 486-1235
Students transitioning from high school to Kodiak College:
- Need to make an appointment with Barbara Brown for an accommodation request
- Students need to be their own advocate, not parents
- Visit the UAA page - Transitioning from High School
- Visit the highly interactive website : Going to College
- View: Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education: Know Your Rights and Responsibilities
Adaptive Software
Premier Literacy Productivity Pack is a useful tool for students. Disability Support Services encourages the use of adaptive software programs and can provide training and support for those interested. For more information, please contact Jennifer Pedersen by calling (907) 486-1235 or sending an email to jmpedersen@alaska.edu.