Disability Support Services

What is DSS?
  • Disability Support Services (DSS) works to ensure that UAB students with disabilities have full access to programs, services, activities and all other aspects of campus. DSS can provide academic accommodations to students with disabilities.
What kinds of disabilities are accommodated?
  • Examples include but are not limited to: ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Psychiatric Disabilities, Systemic Disabilities, Physical and Mobility Disabilities, Hearing impairments, Visual impairments, Traumatic Brain Injury
How do I begin the registration process with DSS?
  • Complete an online application and provide the required documentation.
Confidentiality
  • The fact that you are registered with DSS is confidential. Your diagnosis and/or the nature of your disabilities is not disclosed to faculty, staff, or other students. This information is confidential.
How do I contact DSS?
  • Online: www.uab.edu/dss
  • Email: dss@uab.edu
  • Phone: 205.934.4205
  • Office: Hill Student Center, Suite 409 (1400 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35294-1150)

 

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