DSPS

Applying Abilities, Achieving Success

DSPS at CMC provides educational services for students with documented disabilities who intend to pursue coursework at the college. A variety of services are available which provide the opportunity for a disabled student to participate fully in college programs and activities. We are dedicated to promoting student success.

Who is Eligible?

Any CMC student with a professionally verified disabilities that interferes with the educational process are eligible for DSPS services.

Examples of disabilities that may represent educational limitations: blindness/visual impairments; deafness/hard of hearing; acquired brain injury; learning disabilities; physical disabilities; psychiatric disabilities; orthopedic and mobility restrictions; speech impairments.

Services Available from DSPS

• Academic, Transfer, Personal, and Career disability & Counseling

• Priority registration

• Learning Disability Assessment (self referral)

• Note-takers

• American Sign Language Interpreters

• Tutors

• DSPS High Tech Lab

• Test-taking accommodations (e.g., extended time, adapted computer, distraction free environment)

• Referral to Community Services

• Specialized equipment
  

  • Adapted computers and specialized software

  • Tape recorders

  • E-Text

  • Talking spellcheckers

  • Assisted Listening Devices

  • Interpretype

  • Alpha Smarts (a mini computer)

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Facts About Accommodations and Services

Specific accommodations allow DSPS students to participate in the regular classroom. These services ensure access that levels the playing field, so all students regardless of their disability may pursue their college goals.

Students participating in DSPS adhere to the academic standards of any other college student.

Educational accommodations for disabilities are not special privileges. They are an individual's right under the law.

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DSPS Staff

Jackie Hanselman
DSPS Coordinator
jhanselman@cmccd.edu

Maria Perez
Program Assistant
760-366-3791, ext. 4247
mperez@cmccd.edu 

Virgina Moore
Alternate Media Specialist
vmoore@cmccd.edu

Kathy Aubin
DSPS Counselor
kaubin@cmccd.edu 

Barbara Foyil
DSPS Lab Instructor
bfoyil@cmccd.edu

Jeri Stickney
DSPS Online Instructor
jstickney@cmccd.edu

Glenda Haislip
DSPS Instructional Assistant
ghaislip@cmccd.edu

Carolyn Beaver
DSPS LD Testing
cbeaver@cmccd.edu 

Eric Smith
DSPS LD Testing
esmith@cmccd.edu

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Office Location
DSPS is located in the Office of Student Services in Phase III.

Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday  8:15am to 5:00pm
Fridays                       8:15am to 3:00pm

We are closed on all legal and college holidays.  (08-09 CMC Holiday Schedule )

Phone
760.366.3791 ~ Ext. 5861
Fax 760.366.5257
TTY 760.366.5262