Disability and Access Services (DAS) will coordinate the access to educational materials in Braille for students with a documented disability who have been approved for this academic adjustment by the DAS Coordinator.


The following identifies the responsibilities of the student and DAS if the student chooses to utilize educational materials in Braille:

Responsibilities: Student

  1. Student will give DAS a minimum of twelve weeks notice to arrange for educational materials in Braille.
  2. Student will utilize DAS Early Priority Registration, which is usually eight weeks prior to the start of the quarter.
  3. Student must purchase any textbook or educational materials that are to be Brailled and provide proof of purchase by receipt or hard copy prior to picking up material at DAS.
  4. Student will pick up Braille copies from the DAS Office in a timely manner. If Braille copies are not picked up in a timely manner, services may be suspended until the student meets with the DAS Coordinator.
  5. Student will return all Braille copies in their original condition to the DAS Office immediately upon the completion of the quarter. If the Braille copies are not returned, a hold will be placed on his or her records.

Responsibilities: DAS

  1. DAS will send a letter to the student outlining the student's approved academic adjustments.
  2. DAS will make every effort to provide the student with all requested educational materials in Braille in a timely manner. In the event notice is not given in a timely manner, DAS will attempt to provide the student with the requested educational materials in Braille on an as needed basis.
  3. DAS will inform the student when Braille copies are ready to be picked up.

The above responsibilities have been explained to me, and I understand my responsibilities.


Contact Disability and Access Services

Located in the Admissions Center, Room 143. Walk-ins welcome during regular business hours.

Main Office

   (360) 442-2340
TTY/Video Relay Service: 7-1-1 or (800) 833-6388

  Sara Albright, Coordinator

  (360) 442-2340
  salbright@lowercolumbia.edu

  Mary Kate Morgan, Director

  (360) 442-2341
  mmorgan@lowercolumbia.edu

  Kendra Sprague, Vice President of Foundation, HR & Legal Affairs (Current Section 504 / ADA Coordinator)

  (360) 442-2121
  ksprague@lowercolumbia.edu