(Center Image) Shuttle Bus Driver and Student.  (Right Image) Therapy Dog.
Equal Access at Canisius

WELCOME TO THE OFFICE OF
DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES

The Office of Disability Support Services (DSS) is committed to creating equal access for all Canisius students with disabilities. It is our goal to help meet the needs of individuals registered and documented through the office, whether the disability is permanent or temporary. Our mission is to see that no student is excluded or discriminated against in participating in any Canisius College program, function, or activity, while maintaining the highest level of academic integrity. We advocate responsibility for an accessible and holistic learning environment, through removal of informational, physical, and attitudinal barriers.

The DSS staff is devoted to providing the college community support and services necessary to achieve excellence in academic, social, and personal growth. We promote self-advocacy and self-determination, while reinforcing personal responsibility. Our aim is with proper accommodations; all qualified individuals with disabilities at Canisius will have the opportunity to achieve success.

Mission Statement

The Canisius College Office of Disability Support Services serves the needs of all qualified Canisius students with disabilities.

OUR GOALS ARE TO:
  • Coordinate and provide reasonable accommodations.
  • Advocate responsibly for an accessible and holistic learning environment, through removal of informational, physical, and attitudinal barriers.
  • Promote self-advocacy and self-determination, while reinforcing personal responsibility.





DSS Spotlight  
Benigno "Benny" Rodriguez, BA ’03:
Today, I am a Master's level Social Worker in Queens, New York working with the mentally-ill Adult population.

Hours of Operation 
Academic Session
Monday - Thursday
8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
 
Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Winter Session
Monday-Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Professional Staff
Director
Anne-Marie Dobies

Associate Director
Jennifer Herrmann
 
Graduate Assistant
 
Graduate Assistant