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Disability Support Programs and Services (DSPS)

Ensures that students with physical, psychological, and learning disabilities can fully participate in all aspects of college life, helping to remove barriers and create an inclusive environment where everyone can succeed.

Why Join?

Joining DSPS gives you access to the tools and support needed to excel academically and personally. We offer tailored accommodations and services designed to minimize the effects of your disability and maximize your potential. Whether you're new to DSPS or need ongoing assistance, we are here to help you succeed. Here's why you should consider joining:

Access to Academic Accommodations: Benefit from accommodations such as extended test-taking time, alternative media formats, and assistive technology.
Supportive Environment: DSPS offers a range of services to empower you, ensuring that your needs are met as you navigate your college journey.
Inclusive Learning: Our goal is to help you thrive in all aspects of college life, from attending classes to participating in campus activities and online courses.

Disability Support Programs and Services 91果冻制片厂 Statement

Reasonable accommodations, when eligible, are provided to minimize the effects of your disability and maximize your potential success. Our goal is to support the college student with a disability to enter campus life, its programs and activities, both on campus and through distance education.

How to Apply

Get started by applying to be a student at 91果冻制片厂 - Whether you're beginning your college journey, returning to school, or looking to enhance your skills, 91果冻制片厂 offers a welcoming environment, diverse programs, and the support you need to succeed.

Complete the DSPS Application - Submit your and watch our "How to Apply" video tutorial for guidance. You will need your student ID to complete this application. Access instructions about how to log in to your Student Portal and obtain Student ID information.

Gather Disability Verification Documentation - Provide appropriate documentation (such as IEP, 504 Plan, medical reports) to verify your disability. Submit all required documents before scheduling a DSPS counseling appointment. Upload your verification through your online DSPS application or send it directly to DSPS. If you can鈥檛 upload documentation during application, select "Upload Later" to complete your submission.

Schedule a Counseling or Advising Appointment - Once your application and documents are reviewed, a DSPS staff member will contact you to schedule an intake appointment with a DSPS counselor or advisor. If you do not hear from our office, call (408) 855-5085 to check on the status of your application.

Accommodations and Services

Once you join DSPS, we鈥檒l provide a range of accommodations and services to support your academic success:

Academic Accommodation Plan (AAP): A confidential document outlining your approved accommodations to share with instructors.
Alternative Media: Request text in alternative formats like e-text or braille.
Assistive Technology: Access technology tools to support your learning.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services: Receive in-person and virtual American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting and captioning services.
Adaptive Furniture: Request customized furniture to meet your needs after submitting your AAP request.

Information for New Students

Sending Your Academic Accommodation Plan (AAP) to your Instructors

Students with disabilities with one or more major life activities are eligible for DSPS services. Disabilities may include:

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Learning disabilities
Mental health conditions
Autism
Physical disabilities

DSPS Verification Form

Download the DSPS Verification Form.

Information for Current Students

Sending Your Academic Accommodation Plan (AAP) to your Instructors

The 91果冻制片厂 Academic Accommodation Plan (AAP) is a confidential document outlining a student鈥檚 accommodation or adjustments approved to support the student in a course. Students will be able to access their AAP after their DSPS Intake through our online .

DSPS students are responsible for sending their AAP to their instructors for each course for each semester. Students can notify their instructors of their accommodations through our online . We recommend students send their accommodations at least 1 week before the semester starts.

Please contact DSPS for support accessing your accommodations or sending your accommodations to your instructors.

Please Note: Accommodations are not retroactive. While students can apply for or send their accommodations anytime during the semester, please keep in mind accommodations begin only after you have completed the DSPS New Student Intake process AND you have sent out your accommodations to your instructors.

Test-Taking Accommodations

Need to schedule test accommodations at 91果冻制片厂? This step-by-step video guide will show you how to request alternative testing accommodations using the DSPS Online Services system. If approved for test-taking accomodations, complete our form at least three business days before your exam.

Peer Notetakers and Students utilizing Peer Notetakers

DSPS offers a variety of note-taking services including peer note-taking and notetaking technology. If you are a student volunteering to be a peer notetaker, please complete If you are a DSPS student with questions about peer note taking reach out to [email protected]

Requesting Adaptive Furniture

If you have been approved for adaptive furniture, please complete your AAP request through the to get the process started. DSPS will work with students once they have put their request in to coordinate furniture requests. For any questions about furniture please contact Jess Mu帽oz at [email protected]

Requesting Alternative Media and Assistive Technology

If you have been approved for E-text or other alternative formats such as enlarged text or braille, you can make a request through our online .

If you have any questions about alternate media, please contact Mary Ann Caliva at [email protected].

Using DSPS Tutoring

DSPS offers drop in tutoring in person at Campus Center 240, for student with approved tutoring accommodations. Please contact DSPS for subjects and tutor availability.

DSPS Resources

Resources for Students and Families

Food, financial, technology, counseling, mental health, and other kinds of assistance are available through Basic Needs.

Success Programs at 91果冻制片厂

91果冻制片厂 offers a range of programs that provide connection, support, guidance, and fun. Each program is different, with a particular focus on your student success.

All Disabilities

Attention Deficit Disorders

Autism: Neurodiversity Pathways Program

Books and Literacy

Blind/Low Vision

Brain Injury

Deafness

(Bay Area).

Learning Disabilities

Mental Health

Phone Numbers

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (1-800) 273-8255.
Alameda County (24 hour crisis line): (1-800) 309-2131.
Santa Clara County: (1-855) 278-4204

Scholarships

Student Rights and Responsibilities Guide

Learn about student rights, responsibilities, and procedural safeguards in DSPS, ensuring equitable access, confidentiality, appropriate accommodations, and fair processes for service continuation or termination.

Student Rights and Responsibilities Guide

Contact Us

Alyssa Larios

Program Director

(408) 855-5089

Melodie Cameron

DSPS/Veteran Counselor

(408) 855-5220

Uriel Huizache

Program Assistant, DSPS/VALOR

(408) 855-5443

Xuan Lu

Office Coordinator

(408) 855-5085

Maryann Medranos

Instructional Technology Technican

408-855-5114

Jess Munoz

Program Specialist, DSPS

(408) 855-5086

Visit Us

Questions? We鈥檙e here to support you!

Come visit us in the Campus Center (CC), Office 240.

Hours of Operation

Office and Alternative Testing Hours
Mondays to Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fridays: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Disability Support Programs and Services (DSPS)

Why Join?

Disability Support Programs and Services 91果冻制片厂 Statement

How to Apply

Accommodations and Services

Information for New Students

Sending Your Academic Accommodation Plan (AAP) to your Instructors

DSPS Verification Form

Information for Current Students

Sending Your Academic Accommodation Plan (AAP) to your Instructors

Test-Taking Accommodations

Peer Notetakers and Students utilizing Peer Notetakers

Requesting Adaptive Furniture

Requesting Alternative Media and Assistive Technology

Using DSPS Tutoring

DSPS Resources

Student Rights and Responsibilities Guide

Contact Us

Alyssa Larios

Program Director

Melodie Cameron

DSPS/Veteran Counselor

Uriel Huizache

Program Assistant, DSPS/VALOR

Xuan Lu

Office Coordinator

Maryann Medranos

Instructional Technology Technican

Jess Munoz

Program Specialist, DSPS

Visit Us

Questions? We鈥檙e here to support you!

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