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Connecting with the DAC
Hours
8am - 5pm
Monday - Friday
Location
We are located in Wilson Library 170.
Contacting our Front Desk
Phone: (360) 650-3083
Email: drsfrontdesk@wwu.edu
Appointments
Appointments are needed when students are requesting disability-related accommodations. Appointments allow us to dedicate the necessary time to address your needs thoroughly. Zoom, in-person, or phone appointments can be scheduled by sending us an email at drsfrontdesk@wwu.edu. Please include a few general days/times you are available to meet when reaching out via email. You can also schedule an appointment by giving us a call at (360) 650-3083 or by connecting with the front desk in-person in Wilson Library 170.
Drop-in Hours
If you have quick questions or general concerns—whether you're faculty, a prospective or current student, or a campus partner—you're welcome to stop by during our drop-in hours. These sessions are intended for brief, 15-minute conversations and are a convenient way to get quick answers without scheduling a formal appointment. Drop-in hours are held in person at Wilson Library 170 (unless noted otherwise) or virtually via Zoom (links provided below).
Monday: Charlie Flewelling 2pm - 4pm Zoom only
Tuesday: Gretchen Rumsey-Richardson 2pm - 4pm
Wednesday: Amelia Flores 1pm - 3pm
Thursday: Axel Cichocki 10am - 12pm
Friday: Kathleen DeNicola 9am - 11am
Miller Hall Construction Impacts
Starting August 4, 2025, at 8 am, emergency steam line repairs between the Steam Plant and Miller Hall will close East College Way just north of lot 17G’s entrance, blocking access to parking lots 8G and 10G through November 11, 2025.
During this time, permits for 8G and 10G will be valid in lots 7G, 9G, 12G, 17G, and 19G (refer to the parking mapand ADA placard holders may use any ADA or adjacent space.
Pedestrian and bicycle traffic will also be blocked, with arboretum trail access limited near the construction zone—please use alternate routes and respect bike walk zones. Passenger drop-offs on East College Way are prohibited. Steam service is expected to be restored to Miller Hall by October 21, with temporary heating planned for the start of the fall quarter.
Visit the Facilities Development & Operations page for more information.
Students met with disability-related barriers should contact the DAC.
DAC Testing Center Scheduling Requirements
Students approved for testing accommodations must schedule their exams/quizzes/finals in advance according to the below parameters:
- at least 3 business days in advance for midterms and quizzes
- at least 5 business days in advance if using the following accommodations: private testing room, reader, scribe, remote proctoring, computer requiring specialized software
- Final exams must be scheduled no later than the last day to withdraw from a class, as determined by the Registrar's Important Dates and Deadlines calendar.
- Fall 2025 = Sunday, November 9 by 11:59p
- Winter 2026 = Sunday, February 22 by 11:59p
- Spring 2026 = Sunday, May 17 by 11:59p
All Final exams must be scheduled in accordance with the Registrar's Final Exam schedule.
*A business day is Monday through Friday and does not include weekends or holidays
If you're not yet approved for testing accommodations but wish to be to address disability-related barriers related to testing, fill out a New DAC Student Application.
If you're approved for testing accommodations and want to learn more about testing with DAC, visit Alternative Testing for Students.
Consultations with the Counseling and Wellness Center
Let’s Talk is an opportunity for students who utilize the Disability Access Center to engage in a 30-minute consultation with Sarah Kapostasy, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Neurodiversity Specialist.
What Students Can Expect
Let’s Talk is a single session, solution-focused consultation. These consultations are an effective way for students to gain new perspectives, learn strategies, and create concrete plans to work toward solving immediate concerns. Sarah will share thoughts, strategies, and may offer to provide resources to help a student achieve specific goals.
Let’s Talk is also an opportunity for students to learn more about ongoing resources for mental health and wellness support, including the Counseling and Wellness Center, other campus resources, and off-campus referral options. Per request, students will be provided with hands-on support in information gathering or accessing referral options.
What “Let’s Talk” Is Not
Let’s Talk is not a space for crisis support. If a student is experiencing a crisis, they can call the CWC at 360-650-3164 and request a crisis appointment.
Let’s Talk is not ongoing counseling or mental health treatment. Let’s Talk can be a space to talk about resources for ongoing support; however, by attending a Let’s Talk consultation, a student does not establish an ongoing therapeutic relationship.
How to Schedule a Consultation
To offer maximum flexibility, “Let’s Talk” Consultations will be offered in person at the DAC in 170J or virtually via Zoom. Students can schedule a 30-minute consultation in advance via Microsoft Forms OR via a physical sign-up sheet at the front desk of the DAC, and will be seen on a first come, first served basis.
Let’s Talk consultations will be offered at 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:00 AM, and 11:30 AM (11:30 spot reserved for drop-ins) on Wednesdays starting April 15, 2026, through May 27, 2026.
AA/EO. Accessibility Statement: Let’s Talk consultations are intended for all participants including those with apparent or non-apparent disabilities. For disability accommodation(s), please contact DRSFrontDesk@wwu.edu. Advance notice is appreciated and sometimes necessary to arrange for some accessibility needs.
Masking
Masks are strongly encouraged in the DAC and Testing Center. Masks available at every entrance and upon request.
Disability Outreach Center
The Disability Outreach Center (DOC) is a disability cultural center and resource hub centering the needs and experiences of disabled students and community allies. The DOC connects students with community, provides education and outreach, and advocates for disabled students.
Learn more about the DOC!