DCTC Disability Resources

12/22/2025

Fall 2025 is Done! Time to enjoy a bit of a break!
Disability Resources will also have limited hours over the holiday to spend time with our loved ones, too.

Dec 22-23: In the Office
Dec 24: Remote
December 25-28: Closed
December 29: Offsite Meeting
December 30-31: In the Office or Remote
January 1: DCTC/Office Closed
January 2: DCTC Remote only
January 5: In the Office

Have a great break! Educational Access and Disability Resources

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12/08/2025

Need an end-of-semseter break?
Want to meet other students in a low-stress environment?
Join our DCTC Unified Club for Pizza and Puzzles THIS Wednesday!
Everyone is welcome--pizza provided for our puzzlers!

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Wednesday December 10th 11-12:30 DCTC Commons Area

11/16/2025

Sharing this community event! Registration is Still Open!
Disability Justice Jamboree, November 17 and 18.

Details here: https://www.selfadvocacy.org/act-state-self-advocacy-conference

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11/07/2025

We are happy to support the excellent work of our dedicated DCTC staff/departments who are hosting the Autistic Community Summit on Saturday, November 8 at Dakota County Technical College!

It's not too late to register!

Created and led by autistic people, the Autistic Community Summit is a day built for us—by us. This gathering is a chance to connect with others who understand, share your experiences, and explore new ways to thrive. We’ll begin the day together in a group session before moving into two tracks: ...

11/07/2025

Although the formal Disability Employment Awareness Month is over, the ENERGY, COMMUNITY, and DISABILITY IN ACTION EVENTS continue all year! Join us with Inver Hills Office of Accessibility Resources for upcoming events! All. Are. Welcome.

https://blogs.dctc.edu/dctc-news/2025/10/13/annual-disability-in-action-events-for-fall-2025/. Dakota County Technical College, Inver Hills Community College, Dakota County Technical College Student Senate.

Celebrating 35th anniversary of the ADA Dakota County Technical College and Inver Hills Community College are holding four Disability in Action events this fall...

10/21/2025

Did you know that over 1/4 of Adults in the US have a known disability?

As part of our Disability In Action events at both DCTC and Inver Hills, TODAY is our Student Experience Panel!

Join us in person or virtually to hear real-life experiences of students with disabilities at DCTC.

ALL are welcome! Light snacks offered!

Register for virtual access and Information below:
https://www.dctc.edu/about-us/event-calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D191369665&fbclid=IwY2xjawNkQtVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHvyqI3-Q08r-I3YjUJHom_JM7Fe8c2zg68T8P2RF7__dLJT5iey9BEL71gnQ_aem_hE1ThP56RiWIu3rrcLqEiQ

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10/17/2025

09/15/2025

Need help with notes or note-taking?
Want to try a new way for notes?
Not sure what your options are?

THIS TUESDAY! Note Taking Lunch and Learn!

Learn about different systems and technology for notes, including One Note, Rocket Notes and GENIO!

Tuesday, September 16
12PM-1 PM
Center for Student Success (Computer Lab)

It's not too late to sign up!
Find out more in the link!

https://www.dctc.edu/about-us/event-calendar/?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D188509538

09/03/2025

Welcome to Week TWO!

Students: remember to SHARE your Letter of Accommodation with your instructors!

They can't provide accommodations until they know you need them!

Need help? Contact us! Accessibility@DCTC.edu

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08/26/2025

Welcome Back to Fall 2025 Students!
Disability Resources will have EXTRA drop-in times this week!

August 25-29
Monday-Thursday 11-1, short 10-15 minute meetings!
DCTC Front Desk 2-110, ask for Melissa!

Need a longer time/intake meeting? Have questions?

Email: Accessibility@dctc.edu

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07/11/2025

Disability Pride Month Continues!

It's been 35 years since the enactment of the ADA, updated in 2008 to ADAAA. But, what exactly IS it?

Here's some great basic information on the law and how it impacts any/all of us at some point in our lives:

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law in 1990. The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in many areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and many public and private places that are open to the general publi...