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COLLEGE OF THE REDWOOD SDISABILITY SERVICES AND PROGRAMS
FOR STUDENTS
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DSPS Online Orientation
MISSION
THE MISSION OF DSPS IS TO:Eliminate educational barriers unique to
students with disabilities, provide learning support and pathways to success, empower
self-advocacy, and ensure equity, equal rights, and access under the law.
PURPOSE
The DSPS Department was established to more fully accommodate the academic
and service needs of students with disabilities.
Student participation in the program is voluntary and all information is kept
confidential.
DISABILITY RELATED LAWS
DSPS provides services and programs for students with disabilities in
compliance with both Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
SERVICES AND ACCOMMODATIONS
The DSPS program offers many services for students with disabilities.
A list of most common services, accommodations, and special equipment is
available on the DSPS website.
https://www.redwoods.edu/dsps
ACCESSING SERVICES
Documents needed to apply to our program 1. Submit completed application
2. Review the orientation and complete the “Orientation Questions”
3. Voter preference form (DSPS can assist with voter registration if
needed)
4. Release of Information for the licensed professional who can verify the disability (doctor, psychiatrist, therapist, or school) AND/OR documentation of disability to the DSPS office
ACCESSING SERVICES (continued)
The disability verification will be evaluated and accommodations and services authorized.
Once you receive approval notification you may book an intake appointment.
ACCESSING SERVICES
REMEMBER!
You must FIRST be a registered CR student before applying to DSPS
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS provide access to education in a timely manner without changing the fundamental elements of the course.
Students must meet with their DSPS counselor or advisor AT LEAST ONCE A SEMESTER to review progress toward the student goals and effectiveness of the authorized accommodations.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Reasonable accommodations may include:
Authorization to tape lectures Extended exam time/noise reduced environment DSPS van or scooter use Alternate Media Interpreter services for deaf or hard of hearing
Accommodations are determined by the DSPS counselor or advisor based on functional limitations resulting for the verified disability.
SPECIALIZED CLASSES AND PROGRAMS
Specialized instruction for students with disabilities is available. Please review the class schedule to assist you in determining which DSPS classes might best support your academic needs. These are called Guidance classes, offered through the LIGHT Center (Learning Integrating Guidance with High Technology).
To enroll in DSPS classes, use WebAdvisor, the district’s online registration tool.
GUIDANCE CLASSES
One-on-One or Small Group Sessions Located in the LIGHT Center
Guidance 143 – Testing for Learning Disability
Guidance 145 – Applied Study Strategies
Guidance 146 - Applied Study Strategies for English
Guidance 147 - Applied Study Strategies for Math
Guidance 148 - Applied Study Strategies for Science
RESPONSIBILITIES
ALL STUDENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE TO COMPLY WITH THE CR
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT!
DISABILITY CATEGORIES
There are several types disability groups that are eligible for DSPS services in the California
Community College System:
Acquired Brain Impairment ADHD Autism Deaf and Hard of Hearing Intellectual Disability
Learning Disability Mobility Disability “Other” Disability Psychological Disability Visual Disability
ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURY (ABI)
ABI is defined as a brain impairment caused by external or internal trauma, resulting in total or partial functional limitations that adversely affects or limits a students educational performance by impairing: Language and/or speech Cognition, information processing Memory and attention Psychosocial behavior, or Physical functions
ABI can be verified by a psychologist, neuropsychologist, or physician.
ADHD
ADHD (Attention-Deficit HyperactivityDisorder (ADHD) is defined as a
neurodevelopmental disorder that is apersistent deficit in attention and/orhyperactive and impulsive behavior
that limits the student’s ability to access the educational process.
AUTISM SPECTRUM
Autism Spectrum disorders are defined asneurodevelopmental disorders described
as persistent deficits which limit thestudent’s ability to access the educational
process. Symptoms must have been present in the early developmental
period, and cause limitations in
social, academic, occupation.
DEAF/HARD OF HEARING
Deaf refers to a total or partial loss of hearing function to severe that it no longer serves as a
major channel for information processing.
Hard of hearing is defined as a functional loss in hearing which is still capable of serving as a
major channel for information processing.
This disability should be verified by alicensed audiologist.
MENTAL HEALTH DISABILITY
Mental Health disability is defined as a persistent psychological or psychiatric disorder, emotional or mental illness
that adversely affects educational performance.
Can be verified by a psychologist or psychiatrist, physician, Marriage Family and Child Therapist, or a
licensed clinical social worker.
PHYSICAL DISABILITY
Physical limitation is defined as anyorthopedic or physical impairmentthat causes a serious limitation inlocomotion or motor functions in
the educational environment.
CR has scooters and a van to assist students withmobility related limitations.
VISUAL DISABILITY
Visual limitation is defined as a total or partial loss of sight that adversely affects a
student’s education performance.
This disability can be verified by a physician, or a licensed vision professional
INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
This is a student who exhibits the following characteristics:
Below average intellectual functioning Potential for measurable achievement in instructional
and employment settings Difficulties may be in communication, learning, self-
direction, and/or social functioning
This disability can be verified by the DSPS Coordinator or LD Specialist using the documentation
from referring agency.
“OTHER” DISABILITY
The Other category includes all otherverifiable disabilities and health related
limitations that adversely affect educationperformance but do not fall into any of the
other categories.
Examples: Speech & Language Disorders, Epilepsy, Heart Conditions, HIV/AIDS, Cancer
This disability group can be verified by a licensed physician.
LEARNING DISABILITY (LD)
A Learning Disability is defined as a persistent condition of a presumed
neurological dysfunction. Thisdysfunction continues despite
instruction in standard classroomsituations.
At the Eureka Campus and the Del Norte Campus, students may make a screening appointment to be assessed for a
learning disability and enroll in Guidance 143.
LEARNING DISABILITY (LD)
Even though a student has been diagnosedpreviously, the community colleges needto determine eligibility for their Learning
Disability programs and services.
The most recent psycho-educational assessment, even if more than three years old, would be helpful, for your history of LD.
SUBMITTING VERIFICATION
Students may be requested to submit additional documentation that will assist in clarifying the
services that are most appropriate to their specific disabilities.
Documentation may be directly submitted or faxed to:College of the Redwoods
Disability Services and Programs for StudentsFax Number: 707-476-4188.
GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
In situations where an agreement cannot be reached on the reasonable
academic accommodation or service for the student, the Director of DSPS, the
faculty member involved in the grievance, and an Academic Accommodations
Panel will review the grievance. At this phase, every effort will be made to
resolve the matter through the informal process. The panel will include three
faculty (at least one from DSPS), one student representative, one administrator
and one DSPS staff member. The student still has the right of external appeal to
the Office of Civil Rights under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
QUIZ
Bring your answers to the following questions to theDSPS office at your first visit.
1) What is the mission of DSPS at College of the Redwoods?
2) What is the purpose of a reasonable accommodation?
3) What documents must you submit to apply to DSPS?
4) Name two accommodations.
5) Does DSPS have a Grievance Procedure? Yes or No
IMPORTANT DATES
Spring 2020 semesterClasses Begin 01/18/20 Last to Add 1/24/20Drop Date (w/o “W”) 1/30/20 Final Exams 5/9/20-5/15/20
PRIORITY REGISTRATION
New Students
Complete CR college orientation
Meet with a counselor or advisor to develop a Student Education Plan (SEP) and discuss Math and English.
Maintain good academic standing
PRIORITY REGISTRATION
Continuing Students
Complete at least 50% of your enrolled units
Completed less than 100 units & no degree earned
Meet with a counselor or advisor to develop an education plan
Maintain good academic standing – at least 2.0
ALTERNATE MEDIA
Types of alternate media include, but are not limited to:
• Braille • Large Print Media• Audio Material• Certain Types of Electronic File• Video with Closed and Open Captioning
Submit your request EARLY each semester!
ADAPTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Providing courses designed to promote physical activity and lifestyle fitness for
students with disabilities.
• Strength with proper body posture• Cardiovascular Endurance• Nutritional health• Balance• Flexibility
Enroll in PE 90, 98, or 302
STEPS TO APPLY TO DSPS
1. Enroll at College of the Redwoods
2. Complete & SignApplicationService PolicyRelease of Information
3. Verification of Disability Completed by a Medical Professionalphysician, psychologist, psychiatrist
- OR-IEP or 504 from High School
4. Complete DSPS Online Orientation(Allow 2 weeks for Processing)
If eligible, meet with counselor to set up your accommodations.