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Disability Services & Programs for Students (DSPS)

Disability Services & Programs for Students (DSPS) provides equal educational opportunities for students with physical, psychological, and learning disabilities. Students with disabilities are encouraged to lead active and independent lives by participating in all college programs and achieving academic and career goals. Counseling, support services, and academic accommodations are provided to students who are eligible for the program.

Academic accommodations are individually determined for students with disabilities based on the functional limitations of the specific disability. Accommodations may include testing accommodations (extra time, distraction-reduced setting, etc.), use of assistive technology or equipment (tape recorder, calculator, etc.), use of support personnel (sign language interpreters, note-takers, etc.), and alternate print formats (large print, audiobook, etc.).

DSPS leads the campus community in its commitment to recognize disability as a valued aspect of diversity, to embrace access as a matter of social justice, and to design environments that are more inclusive and welcoming. Our program provides the institution with resources, education and direct services to ensure individuals with disabilities have an equal opportunity to participate and achieve.

Eligibility

You may be eligible for Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) if you:

Are enrolled in courses at the college
Have a verified disability that may impact your learning or participation in college classes
Complete a supportive intake process, which includes:
- Submitting disability documentation, and
- Meeting with a DSPS counselor or specialist
Actively participate in the DSPS process to receive approved academic accommodations, auxiliary aids, and support services

DSPS works with you to identify individualized accommodations and services designed to help ensure equal access and support your success in college.

Types of Disability Verification Accepted by DSPS

DSPS accepts a variety of documentation to verify disability and determine eligibility for services. Acceptable verification may include:

Medical documentation from a licensed physician or healthcare provider
Psychological or psychoeducational evaluations completed by a licensed psychologist or qualified professional
Educational records, such as IEPs or 504 Plans from high school (may support eligibility but may not be sufficient alone)
Documentation from a government agency, such as the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR), Veterans Affairs (VA), or Social Security Administration
Vision or hearing reports from qualified specialists
DSPS professional verification, based on an assessment conducted by a DSPS counselor or specialist, as allowed under California Title 5 regulations

All documentation should describe the disability, verify its existence, and explain how it results in an educational limitation. DSPS staff will review documentation as part of an interactive process to determine eligibility and appropriate accommodations.