Specialized Services and Disability Related
Accommodations
The DSPS Department offers students access to disability related, reasonable
accommodations which extend beyond those regularly offered by
the college. The services listed below are arranged through the DSPS Department
and intended to assist college students with disabilities to more successfully
participate in regular college programs and activities. Services and access
are based on a verified disability, counselor's recommendations, individual
need, and may include the following:
- Accessible Parking
- Alternate Media for Print
- Books on Tape
- Counseling/Advising
- Disability Management Counseling
- Instructional Support
- Liaison and Referral to Resources On/Off Campus -
The DSPS office regularly
maintains liaison and referral services with the following:
· State Department of Rehabilitation
· Department of Social Services
· Employment Development Department/Employment Training Department
· Family Counseling
· Support Groups
· CARE/EOPS
· CalWorks
· DSPS Services at:
· California Community
Colleges
· California
State Universities and Colleges
· Universities
and of California
· Private Colleges
and Universities
· Department of Mental Health
· District High Schools
· On Campus Resources:
· Student Support
Services
· Career Center
· Financial
Aid
· Counseling
- Mobility/Transport Assistance
- Note Taking
- Priority Registration
- Readers (limited)
- Real Time Captioning
- Sign Language Interpreting
- Specialized Equipment:
o Adapted computers and related equipment
o Tape recorders
o Specialized furniture
o Amplified listening devices
o Closed-circuit television (enlarges printed material
for viewing)
o Large-print material, P.I.A.F. and Brailler
- Test Proctoring
- Testing Accommodations
- Testing for Learning Disabilities (LD Eligibility Assessment)
- Other services available based on individual needs
Computer
Access and Assistive Devices
- Assistive Technology (High Tech Center)
- AlphaSmart notetaking keyboard
- Assistive Computer Software (High Tech Center)
- Voice Recognition
- Screen Readers
- Computer Assisted Learning
- Brailler (loan)
- Closed Circuit TV
- Assistive Listening Device
- Print Magnifier
- Tape Recorders/Players (loan)
- TTY & Voice Amplified Phones
Academic
Adjustments Policy