Merced CollegeDisabled 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

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

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.

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 StudentsMake 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

DSP&S FormsAcademic HonestyAccommodations Letter

DSP&S Test Proctor Form

DSP&S Brochures

Merced Campus

Lesher Student Services Center

West Entrance

East Entrance

Merced DSP&S Office

DSP&SAlt 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 HoursMerced Campus

Monday – Friday

8:00 am to 4:30 pmClosed Daily 12:00 -1:00pm

Los Banos Campus

Monday – Friday

8:00 am to 4:30 pmClosed 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