1. Merced College Disabled Students Program & Services

2. 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.

3. 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
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4. 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
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5. 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

6. 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.
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7. Students with All Other Disabilities:
New & Returning Students
You must complete steps 1-4 of the matriculation process (SSSP).
For information:
Phone: (209)
Website:
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.

8. DSP&S Forms

9. DSP&S Disability Verification

10. DSP&S Consent Form

11. DSP&S Program Application

12. Accommodations Letter
DSP&S Forms
Academic Honesty
Accommodations Letter

13. DSP&S Test Proctor Form

14. DSP&S Brochures

15. Merced Campus

16. Lesher Student Services Center
East Entrance
Lesher Student Services Center
West Entrance

17. Merced DSP&S Office

18. DSP&S Alt Media & Test Proctoring Office

19. DSP&S Alt Media Office

20. DSP&S Test Proctoring Office

21. Los Banos Campus

22. Los Banos Student Services Building

23. Los Banos DSP&S Office

24. Los Banos DSP&S Test Proctoring Center

25. Los Banos DSP&S Counselor's Office

26. 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

27. Contacting DSP&S Merced Campus 384-6155 384-6311 TDD 384-6013 FAX
Los Banos Campus
ext. 6423
FAX