Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) Laurie Flynn, DSPS Director Check out our website www.msjc.edu/dsps

Who, What, Where, When, and Why DSPS Facility Students

Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) The mission of Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) is to provide necessary accommodations, facilitate independence, self-advocacy and assist students to attain success with their educational and vocational goals.

Why do we do what we do? Federal Laws State Laws Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Rehabilitation Act of 1973 State Laws California Code of Regulations Title 5 Divisions 6: California Community Colleges Chapter 7: Special Programs Subchapter 1: Disabled Student Services and Programs

Who Are We (DSPS)? Laurie Flynn – Director Sharon Armstrong – Program Assistant SSAII Jason Constein – Counselor MVC Kathy Barnes- Counselor SJC Sandra Buenrostro – Counselor TEC Laurel Sheltren – Front Desk Clerical Support Selena Paez*– Front Desk Clerical Support Sergio Rangel – Alternate Media &HTC Specialist Sara Groves – Lead Interpreter

Who are our DSPS Students? They have an Education Limitation do to a Disability Acquired Brain Injury Developmentally Delayed Health Impairments (cardiac, cancer, diabetes, arthritis, etc.) Hearing Impairments Learning disabilities Mobility impairments Psychological disabilities Speech disabilities Visual impairments Temporary Disabilities (broken bones, surgical recovery, etc.) *Student must provide disability documentation this will determine accommodations.

What Do We Do? We provide individual educational accommodations to students with verified disability(ies) Priority Registration Note-Takers Alternative Media Facilitated Seating Adaptive Equipment Testing Facilitation Sign Language Interpreters Real Time Captionist Counseling Services (Disability Related)

Priority Registration Allows disabled students to register for classes a week before the general population Not all DSPS Student will have Priority Registration Example: Over 100 units

Note-Takers Another student registered in the class takes notes and gives a copy to the DSPS student. Scanners in the DSPS office Great app to use is CamScanner Volunteer Note-Takers will not receive priority registration They will get a volunteer certificate for the hours.

Alternative Media Kurzweil E-Text Braille Large Print JAWS ZOOMTEXT Dragon Naturally Speaking

Facilitated Seating Front Center Side Next to Exit Back to the wall

Adaptive Equipment Digital Recorder Portable Magnifier William Sound System (ALD) Victor Reader CCTV

Testing Facilitation Extended time on tests Distraction Reduced Environment Scribes Speech to Text Software

Sign Language Interpreters ‘How to Use and Interpreter’ document on our website Not all Deaf Student Sign

Real Time Captionist As Seen Before In Court!!! Lip Reading Notes Requesting an Instructor Copy

When Do They Need To Ask For Services? (Student) When assistance is needed Sometimes its before they begin classes Sometimes its after they begin classes Sometimes they need assistance for only one class Refer them to our office anytime. We would be happy to talk with them.

What Do The Students Need To Do To Receive Services? Become a student of MSJC Must see a DSPS Counselor for an Intake ‘Steps to Enrolling’ on our website Individualize Educational Accommodations Fill out a ‘Request for Services’ Through their Eagle Advisor Account Required Every Semester!

Continuation of… What Do The Students Need To Do To Receive Services? Note-Takers/Seating – will ask for assistance Student can use the scanners in the DSPS office Testing Services – Must request with DSPS office Interpreter/RTC – Request with Lead Interpreter One time request can be made online Alt. Media Requests – Request can be made online Must have proof of purchase for the book

What Are You Expected To Do? If it is an accommodation arraigned by the DSPS Counselor, you are required by law to assist in the student in receiving that accommodations Testing** huge role from the instructor Check you emails Request for services Memos

Where Are We Located? San Jacinto Campus (SJC) 1499 N. State Street San Jacinto, CA 92583-2399 Room 1112 (951) 487-3305 (951) 487-0183 FAX Email: dspssjc@msjc.edu Menifee Valley Campus (MVC) 28237 La Piedra​ Road Menifee, CA 92584-8947 Room 1019B (951) 639-5305 (951) 672-2548 FAX Email: dspsmvc@msjc.edu

27447 West Enterprise Circle Temecula, CA 92590 NOW IN TEMECULA 27447 West Enterprise Circle Temecula, CA 92590 (951) 308-1059 Ext. 6305 (951) 672-2548 FAX

Office Hours for DSPS Menifee and San Jacinto Fall and Spring Semester Monday – Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm Friday 8:00am-12:00pm Temecula Fall and Spring Semester Tuesday-Thursday 8:30-3:30pm * Later hours by Appointment only

Where can you find more information about DSPS? Everything can be found on our website www.msjc.edu/dsps Faculty & Staff Resources Room Syllabus Statements Memos Policies Testing Accommodation Procedures

Resources Galvin Group http://galvin-group.com/ Washington State University – Do It http://www.washington.edu/doit/ ADA http://www.ada.gov/ Rehabilitation Act http://www.dol.gov/oasam/regs/statutes/sec504.htm California Code of Regulations https://govt.westlaw.com/calregs/index?__lrguid=ib786344d3850410eaa01b91234c3c8c8&transitionType=Default&contextData=(sc.Default)