You may apply for services at any time. Please note that it can take 4-6 weeks for the Disability Access Process to be completed. Accommodations cannot be applied retroactively.
Fill out a Access Form and schedule your Access Meeting as soon as possible to avoid delays in access.
When is the DRC Scheduling Access Meetings?
- Students in Summer 2026 classes: starting Monday, July 20th
- Students in Fall 2026 classes: starting Monday, August 10th
(Updated June 17th)
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Disability Access Process
You will need a ctcLink ID and Bellevue College Email address for the Access Form. Visit the Welcome Center for support with this.
This process is student driven. Students will need to initiate and complete these steps themselves. If you have questions, please contact our office. We are excited to have you as part of our campus community!
The Access Form will ask for:
- Contact information
- Self-report of your disability
We use self-report as our main source of information to determine accommodations. If you have medical or educational information such as an IEP or 504 Plan from high school, veteran’s documentation, or a note from a counselor, doctor, or other qualified specialist, you are welcome to submit it to our office.
Medical or Educational information is not required for scheduling an appointment. We may ask for more disability information as needed.
If you have difficulty with the MyDRC Access Form, please contact us.
We will contact you via your Bellevue College Email to schedule. Be sure to check it after submitting the Access Form.
Access Meetings are held online. You will share your disability information, and barriers you encounter in an academic setting. Your Access Specialist will determine your accommodations.
This is a confidential conversation. Plan ahead for your surroundings to allow a private meeting. If you need a place to attend your appointment, let us know when you schedule your appointment.
When is the DRC Scheduling Access Meetings?
- Students in Summer 2026 classes: starting Monday, July 20th
- Students in Fall 2026 classes: starting Monday, August 10th
(Updated June 17th)
If you want an advocate to join your meeting, complete the Information Release Authorization Form. We recommend filling out this form two business days before your meeting. If you are unable to do so, your Access Specialist can go over it with you. You can Withdraw Permission for Information at any time.
Don’t forget to:
- Meet with an Academic Advisor for support creating an education plan
- Register for Classes and request accommodations in MyDRC every quarter
- Visit the Academic Success Center (ASC) for free virtual and in-person tutoring
Student Responsibilities
Accommodations require shared responsibility among students, faculty, the Disability Resource Center and Bellevue College. Student responsibilities include:
- Self-identifying as having a disability
- Completing the DRC registration process
- Making reasonable and timely requests for accommodations
- Confirming the arrangements for accommodations
- Notifying the DRC of any concerns they may have regarding equitable access
- Following the institutional appeal process
- Costs associated with obtaining medical information (if applicable)
Last Updated June 17, 2026
