1. 2017 DSPS Open House Disability Support Programs and Services San Joaquin Delta College Wednesday, May 3, 2017

2. DSPS seeks to empower students with disabilities
Mission Statement
DSPS seeks to empower students with disabilities
to achieve their goals and become contributing members of society by eliminating barriers and facilitating services for students to become accountable, self-reliant, responsible and capable.
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3. DSPS Services
Approved services are based on individual functional and/or educational limitations as outlined in the student’s disability verification, and may include:
Individualized Counseling: Academic, Career, Personal
Disability Management Strategies
Test Taking Accommodations
Note Taking Services
Equipment Loans
Alternate Formatting
Interpreting Services
CART Services
DSPS Computer Lab
Limited Learning Disability Assessment
Mobility Services
Adaptive Physical Education (offered through PE Department)
Study Coaches
Workability III
Learning Skills Courses (credit)
Adaptive Learning-Transition to Work Courses (non-credit)
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4. Steps to DSPS 1) Apply to Delta College
2) Take assessment (Assessment Center located in DeRicco 110)
3) Attend a New Student Group Advising (NSGA) session
Call DSPS two days in advance to arrange for accommodations
4) Make appointment with DSPS Counselor and bring* disability verification from an appropriate certifying professional (IEP, Disability Verification Form, etc.)
Complete New Student Intake
Review disability documentation
Discuss approved accommodations
Discuss development of a Comprehensive Student Educational Plan (CSEP)
*Appointments rescheduled for students who
are late or who do not bring disability documentation.
San Joaquin Delta College
San Joaquin Delta College

5. Transition to College Differences between high school and college…
San Joaquin Delta College
K-12
District identifies students
Established eligibility
Develop IEP/ITP
Provides support and/or special classes
Ensures IEP is implemented & goals met
Parents & Special Ed professionals advocate for student
Fundamental alteration is allowed in program of study & instructional methods
Student may receive Certificate of Completion instead of diploma
Personal attendant services may be provided
Transportation to and from school
College
Student self-identifies; requests services
Student submits disability verification outlining functional/educational limitations
Provides academic accommodations & limited Special Education courses
Student is responsible for own goals & progress
Student advocates for self, DSPS provides support & guidance
Accommodations do not alter fundamental nature of credit courses, degree or certificate requirements
Student may receive approved vocational certificate or AA/AS degree
Student provides attendant care
Public transportation, Dial-A-Ride/C.A.T./SMART
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6. DSPS Curriculum Learning Skills Courses:
LS 073 Memory and Thinking
LS 077 Introduction to Computers
LS 078 Understanding Learning Differences
LS 090A Beginning Adapted Keyboarding
LS 090B Intermediate Adapted Keyboarding
Adaptive Learning-Transition to Work:
ALTW 131 Reading Skills
ALTW 132 Survival Mathematics Skills
ALTW 133 Community Integration
ALTW 134 Health Education
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7. Transition for Academic Success is Key (TASK)
TASK is an intensive orientation for students who learn differently, offered Monday - Thursday, June 5 – 15, 8:15 am to 12:45 pm. On-line applications accepted April 3 – May 5. Limited to 25 students.
Assists students in their transition from high school to college:
How to access DSPS services
Understanding an academic accommodations plan and how to discuss it with faculty
Exploring Delta College support services and academic resources
Students enroll in two classes:
Learning Skills 072: Transition for Academic Success (1 unit)
Guidance 019: Introduction to College (1 unit)
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8. Please welcome student panelists:
Student Voices…
Please welcome student panelists:
Jeanette Bland,
Counseling, Music
Tyler Brown,
Criminal Justice
Jill Hilliard,
Sociology
Maria Lopez,
French, Spanish
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9. DSPS Thanks…
A special ‘thank you’ to the following individuals and programs for supporting the 2017 DSPS Open House!
Associated Students of Delta College
(ASDC)
Fidel Cabuena & Mike Dunnigan
Delta Bookstore
Ed Aguilar,
Student Equity Program
Hong Phan,
Student Success & Support Program
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10. DSPS Staff Quick Reference Guide
Making Connections
DSPS Staff Quick Reference Guide
(209) , XXXX
FOR ASSISTANCE WITH
CONTACT
EXT.
LOCATION
ACCOMMODATED TESTING
Wendy Lieginger
Tacoma Sao
6152
DeRicco 114
ALTERNATE MEDIA/FORMATTING
Lucia Hinostroza
6224
DeRicco 224
COUNSELING
Eligibility/Accommodations
Academic/Personal Counseling
Disability Management
Bruce Eigbrett
Dr. Alina Sala
6230
6232
DeRicco 230
DeRicco 232
DIRECTOR
Danita Scott-Taylor
6229
DeRicco 229
INTERPRETER/CART
Gwen Maciel
6289
DeRicco 234
LEARNING DISABILITIES
Becky Miller
6105
DeRicco 105
MOBILITY
Roy Juarez
5878
Danner 101
NOTE TAKING
Barbara Barroga
6290
WORKABILITY III
Esmeralda Gomez-Cruz
6287
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11. DSPS Office Hours* Disability Support Programs and Services
DeRicco Building, 2nd Floor
Monday - Friday; 8 am to 5 pm
Phone: (209) , x6272
Confidential Fax: (209)
*Summer hours posted by June 1st.
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12. Thank you! “Success is to be measured not so much by the position
that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome.”
Booker T. Washington ( )