Disability Support Services
The following elevators are out of service:
- Elevator 1 (of 1) in the Music (MU) building at the Rockville (RV) campus. The stairwells are open and the first and second floors each have an accessible entrance. (8/27/2024)
- Elevator 2 in the Long Nguyen and Kimmy Duong Student Services Center (SV) building at the Rockville (RV) campus. The stairwells are open and Elevator 1 is working. Expect delays accessing the basement and floors 2-4 using the elevator. (8/27/2024)
- Elevator 1 in the Gordon and Marilyn Macklin Tower (MT) building at the Rockville (RV) campus. The stairwells are open and elevator 2 is working. Expect delays accessing floors 2-6 via the elevator. (8/21/2024)
The ground floor of the Macklin Tower (MT) building at the Rockville (RV) campus will be under construction. The ground floor ADA doors will be closed for the duration of the project and the main elevators will not run to the ground floor. The first floor has ADA accessible entrances and the elevators will run from floors 1-6.
The loading dock doors that face lot 9 and the emergency stairwell door that faces the Technical Center (TC) building will be open for access to the Writing Reading and Language Center (WRLC) in MT 020. Both entrances require the use of stairs. Persons needing to access the WRLC who cannot use stairs will need to communicate with WRLC staff to be escorted up and down via the Library elevator. Questions regarding the project should be directed to the Rockville Facilities Help Desknew window.
Welcome to the MC Office of Disability Support Services (DSS). Montgomery College is committed to radical inclusion and creating learning environments that are accessible and inclusive for all students, including those with disabilities. Accessibility is not only required by law; it is the right and smart thing to do.
DSS leads the effort to promote full participation and equal access to educational opportunities, programs and campus activities. DSS provides accommodations and support services for students with disabilities and educates the larger College community on disability related issues. When we celebrate and empower diversity at Montgomery College, we recognize and value disability as a distinct aspect of our diverse community.
DSS also ensures that the College complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act 2009 as Amended, in a partnership with students, faculty, and staff to identify and remove barriers so MC's campuses, programs and course are accessible and inclusive.
Students self-identify and are encouraged to contact DSS as soon as possible after admission to the College.
Disability Support Services (DSS) works with students with disabilities such as:
- Learning Disabilities
- Attention-deficit disorder (ADHD/ADD)
- Mental health disabilities
- Autism spectrum disorders
- Brain injuries
- Physical/mobility and medical disabilities
- Vision and hearing impairments
- Temporary disabilities or concerns
DSS Office Locations and Contacts