Disability
Resource Center
Become exceptional
www.bellevuecollege.edu/drc
Tips for Success
Welcome to BCC and the Disability Resource Center (DRC)
<Assessment and DRC are in the same
building, so plan to visit them both on
We’re glad you’re considering BCC in your higher education journey. There
are a few things you should know in order to help you transition to college
more smoothly and successfully.
the same day.
DRC and Student Success
<Fill out the request for accommodation
EVERY quarter when you register
for classes.
<Communicate with the DRC early and
often to address special circumstances.
<Make use of the Tutoring Center and
the labs in the Academic Success Center
in D204. It is open to all BCC students
at no additional cost!
Steps to becoming a BCC student are easy, but be sure you plan enough
time to complete them. The DRC is here to help you through the process.
1. Submit BCC Admissions Application – BCC has open enrollment,
which means that everyone is welcome.
2. Take the COMPASS Assessment – if you would ordinarily receive
testing accommodations, please contact the DRC office before
signing up to test.
3. Submit DRC Intake Form – it is available online or in our office
4. Submit Documentation – This provides a clear, objective medical/
clinical evaluation of the disability reflecting the student’s functional
limitations in an educational setting.
5. Participate in an Intake Appointment – Your one-on-one intake
meeting will give you an opportunity to identify your needs,
understand DRC policies, discuss academic goals, and determine
accommodations that will ensure access.
6. Meet with An Academic Advisor – Academic advisors work closely with
the DRC.
7. Register For Classes – You will receive registration information in the
mail, or contact the DRC to find out the date and time you can register.
8. Submit a Request for Accommodations Form – this lets us know
that you are registered for the quarter and need the DRC to generate
instructor letters identifying your accommodations.
9. Follow Up with the DRC and Pickup Instructor Letters – prior to the
first day of the quarter, make sure your accommodations have been
set up and pick up Instructor Introduction Letters and present them
to your teachers the first day of class.
You’re on to the next stage of your life!
The DRC office is here to support our students — be connected and stay in
touch! This is a really exciting time for you. We want you to succeed, and we’re
here to help. In college, you will be your own advocate, and that means you’ll
be treated like every other student, with the same responsibilities and the
same freedom. You’ll manage your own schedule, choose a degree track, and
do your homework on your own. Because of the independence the college
experience offers, the feeling of achievement will belong to you! Enjoy the
diverse community at our college. Become the student that you’re meant to be!
Disability Resource Center
Frequently Asked Questions
I had an IEP in high school — can I get extended time for class assignments?
Individual Education Plans are special education plans for the K-12 system. However,
there is no special education in college/university; therefore, reduced course content
or assignment extensions aren’t possible.
What must I do to have academic adjustments (accommodations) in my classes?
Contact Information
If you need to ask a question
about DRC such as the intake
or accommodation process, call
(425) 564-2498, or fax (425) 564-4138
or visit the Disability Resource
Center in B132.
New students begin by filling out the intake form in person at the DRC (B132) or online
at www.bellevuecollege.edu/drc. Students must provide the DRC with written verification of disability from an appropriate clinician in the disability field. The documentation
must thoroughly explain the diagnosis of the student’s disability or disabilities.
Check the home page for more
information on anything BCCrelated: www.bellevuecollege.edu
What kind of documentation do I need to provide?
www.bellevuecollege.edu/drc
Documentation guidelines are available through the DRC office and website. Students
can sign a release of information form and the DRC can request documentation from
the appropriate clinic, physician, or school district; or students can request the documentation themselves. Testing/diagnostics must be current, which generally means
less than three years old. Educational testing can be more than three years if the testing
was done as an “adult” learner (within high school age); testing results over five years
old are not generally accepted.
How do I get my documentation?
For more info about DRC, visit
For a list of current classes, visit
www.bellevuecollege.edu/schedule
BCC’s catalog is online. Check out
www.bellevuecollege.edu/catalog
If you need to ask a question about
where offices or departments are
located, call (425) 564-1000.
If the disability is medical, documentation can be requested from the student’s
doctor or specialist. If the student has learning disabilities, s/he must obtain appropriate diagnostic testing through an educational psychologist, neuropsychologist, or
learning disability specialist. If the student has health insurance, necessary testing
may be covered under his/her plan. If the student has no insurance, referrals to
appropriate vocational rehabilitation programs are possible through the DRC.
Can DRC provide me with a tutor?
Tutoring is not a classroom accommodation and is not provided through the DRC
office. However, there are resources for tutoring through the Academic Success Center
and other BCC programs. Referrals can be made through the DRC.
Can I get extended time for testing if I have test anxiety?
Test anxiety isn’t classified as a disability. Disabilities that include anxiety are depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder. If test anxiety
is part of a disability, students should go through the DRC intake process to seek
accommodation.
Can DRC help me pay for tuition, books, and/or supplies?
No, DRC does not fund students in their educational expenses. We provide only
course accommodations to those who are qualified for them.
Can I take the assessment test with accommodations?
Yes, if documentation is provided indicating the need for specific accommodations.
About Disability Resource Center
The Disability Resource Center (DRC) provides academic accommodations and auxiliary aids or core services for equal access to classes for eligible students who have
disabilities. Appropriate accommodations are authorized when a student requests
them after following the eligibility processes set by disability laws and college procedures. Part of the eligibility process includes the student submitting documentation of
disability. Additional goals of the program include providing opportunities for students
to build skills in self-advocacy, knowledge of institutional systems, and knowledge of
internal and community resources. The DRC facilitates referrals to outside agencies and
other BCC programs as well as providing advocacy when appropriate.
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The contents of this publication were developed
with funds from the Carl D. Perkins Act.
BCC reaffirms its policy of equal opportunity
regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national
origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status,
disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam era veteran. Please visit www.bellevuecollege.
edu/equal.asp.
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