Merced College Disabled Students Program & Services

Philosophy All disabled students are part of the college’s mainstream program and services. The DSP&S staff provides a supportive and individualized approach to the provision of services. Students are encouraged to be independent and are expected to be responsible. It is the belief of Disabled Students Program & Services (DSP&S) that all individuals have unexplored potential. The DSP&S program is committed to focusing on the educational needs and goals of students and to seeking solutions and strategies to compensate for the obstacle (s) blocking these goals.

Types of Disabilities Served Orthopedic/Mobility Disabilities Visually Impaired Other Physical Disabilities Hearing Disabilities Speech & Language Disabilities Learning Disabilities Acquired Brain Impairment Intellectual Disabilities Psychological Disabilities Add New Pick

Services Available To All DSP&S Students Counseling Registration Assistance Priority Registration Campus Orientations Monitoring/Follow-up Accommodation (s) Letters for Instructors Liaison with Instructors, Community Agencies, and On-Campus Offices and Programs Add New Pic

Services Which Are Disability Specific Note taking Interpreters for the Deaf Test Accommodations (Quiet Room, Extended Time) Print in Alternate Formats (Brailled, MP 3’s, E-Text, Enlarged) Closed Captioned Videos Adaptive PE Assistive Computer Technologies Access and Training Specialized Equipment Loan DP Temporary Parking Permits (On-Campus “Blue Curb” Only) Diagnostic Assessment for Learning Disabilities

How To Receive Services From Disabled Students Program & Services Students with Learning Disabilities: You must be enrolled in classes. Obtain an LD Assessment through the DSP&S Office. If you have an IEP/ Psychological Report you must bring that paperwork to the DSP&S Office. It will be reviewed by our Learning Disability Specialist. You will then be contacted to set up an appointment with a DSP&S counselor. Need to work on order

Students with All Other Disabilities: New & Returning Students You must complete steps 1-4 of the matriculation process (SSSP). For information: Phone: (209) 384-6089 Website: http://www.mccd.edu/ar/students_new_returning.html   Then make an appointment with a DSP&S counselor. You must have verification of your disability before services can be provided. Enrolled Students Make an appointment with a DSP&S counselor. You must have verification of your disability before services can be provided.

DSP&S Forms

DSP&S Disability Verification

DSP&S Consent Form

DSP&S Program Application

Accommodations Letter DSP&S Forms Academic Honesty Accommodations Letter

DSP&S Test Proctor Form

DSP&S Brochures

Merced Campus

Lesher Student Services Center East Entrance Lesher Student Services Center West Entrance

Merced DSP&S Office

DSP&S Alt Media & Test Proctoring Office

DSP&S Alt Media Office

DSP&S Test Proctoring Office

Los Banos Campus

Los Banos Student Services Building

Los Banos DSP&S Office

Los Banos DSP&S Test Proctoring Center

Los Banos DSP&S Counselor's Office

Office Hours Merced Campus Los Banos Campus Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Closed Daily 12:00 -1:00pm Los Banos Campus Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Closed Daily 12:00 - 1:00pm

Contacting DSP&S Merced Campus 384-6155 384-6311 TDD 384-6013 FAX Los Banos Campus 826-3495 ext. 6423 381-6430 FAX