DSS Overview | Montgomery College, Maryland

New Students

Students who are new to MC or new to DSS that need to request accommodations or services through our office should fill out our online intake formnew window. More information about the intake process is available on our New DSS Students pagenew window.

Current/Returning DSS Students

Students who have already identified with DSS and have been working with a DSS counselor need to renew their accommodations each semester using the semester requestnew window process. More information about how returning students work with DSS is available on our Current/Returning DSS Students pagenew window.

DSS Tutoring Support

Tutoring and organizational supports are offered virtually or in person by appointment only during our regular business hours of Monday-Friday, 8:30a.m.-5:00p.m. Please reach out to the campus contact below to arrange a tutoring session:

Germantown Campus: Renee Gisriel, renee.gisriel@montgomerycollege.edu
Rockville Campus: Lori Ulrich, lori.ulrich@montgomerycollege.edu
Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus: Temporarily vacant, use Germantown or Rockville contact

Using Accommodations In Structured Remote or Distance Learning Courses

Extended Time Testing Accommodation

Professors can extend the time within Blackboard or other testing platforms. If you are required to come to campus for a test or quiz, scheduling is handled through RegisterBlast. More information about RegisterBlast is available on the Academic Testing page.

Access to Notes

DSS offers several options for note-taking: peer note-taking, digital recorder, access to instructor's PowerPoints or lecture notes, or Livescribe pen.

Peer note-taking is available remotely. Audio recording of lectures should continue without interruption.

Alternate Format Materials (use of Kurzweil, JAWS, enlarged text):

DSS communicated with instructors on how to provide materials for formatting. You will be provided access to Kurzweil 3000 software to test from your remote location. Depending on how your instructor is delivering the exam, we will contact you directly with specific instructions on how to use Kurzweil 3000 remotely.

Students who use JAWS or enlarged text can use their preferred screen reader or screen magnifier. Reach out to the appropriate campus contact below if you have questions about using assistive technology remotely:

Germantown Campus: Renee Gisriel, renee.gisriel@montgomerycollege.edu
Rockville Campus: Jillian Pfau, jillian.pfau@montgomerycollege.edu
Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus: Temporarily vacant, use Germantown or Rockville contact

Examity Proctoring

Your instructor may use Examity Test Proctoring Services, an online proctoring service. This requires specific technical requirements. If you are using assistive technology testing accommodations, please reach out to the appropriate campus contact if your professor plans to use Examity:

Germantown Campus: Renee Gisriel, renee.gisriel@montgomerycollege.edu
Rockville Campus: Jillian Pfau, jillian.pfau@montgomerycollege.edu
Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus: Temporarily vacant, use Germantown or Rockville contact

Interpreting and Captioning Services

Interpreting and captioning services are available for Structured Remote and Distance Learning courses. You may contact your DSS counselor directly for additional information.