Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS) provides accommodations to help students with verified disabilities meet the academic requirements of courses to ensure the students can compete academically on an equal basis with their non-disabled peers. The department provides accommodations through support services, special equipment, specially trained staff and access to the High Tech Center.
It is the student's responsibility to initiate requests for services at Disabled Student Programs and Services. Students are encouraged to consult community agencies for services outside the scope of Disability Support Services, including attendant care, mobility training, and rehabilitation services.
Students have the right to request reasonable modifications to college requirements, services, facilities or programs if their documented disability imposes an educational limitation or impedes access to such requirements, services, facilities or programs. A student with a disability who requests a modification, accommodation, or adjustment is responsible for identifying himself/herself to the Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS) office and, if desired, to the instructor. Students who consult or request assistance from DSPS regarding specific modifications, accommodations, adjustments or use of auxiliary aids will be required to meet timelines and procedural requirements established by the DSPS office. Check out the Step-by-Step Instructions for Sending Letters of Accommodation to your Instructor.
Below is a list of our most popular services. For a full list please visit DSPS Services. NEW - If you haven't done so already visit out DSPS App webpage to download the DSPS where you can request test facilitation, request tram rides, and audiobooks with the convenience of your smartphone!
Dually enrolled high school students with disabilities should contact their high school principal or special education/504 coordinator before completing the DSPS Application. Upon receiving the application, our office will coordinate with the high school staff in providing accommodations on behalf of the student. The DSPS office will set up an Intake appointment with the student, the parent/guardian, and a high school staff member to review accommodations for the student’s college classes.
View or Download this visual checklist for Dually Enrolled High School students seeking accommodations for a verified disability.
Please email your questions for DSPS to ccdsps@yosemite.edu and visit the Dual Enrollment website for all Dual Enrollment information.
