2008 Woodie Awards
The DSPS' support of students
Natalia Diaz
Issue date: 5/13/05 Section: Opinion
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A disability is not impediment to students to continue with their education. One of the services that Delta College offers is the Disabled Students Program and Services (DSPS) that helps students with special capacities access regular college classes and programs.
Students who qualify to get benefits from this program are those who have certain disabilities. DSPS provides support to students with physical, communication, psychological; developmental and specific learning disabilities who are enrolled in classes on and off campus.
"They could qualify if they have a chronic or permanent disability and it needs to be confirmed by a specialist," DSPS Director Karen Anderson said, "It is better to ask if you qualify than not get the service you deserve." (DSPS service is located in Cunningham 120).
The program offers many services, including: counseling (academic career, disability, personal), academic accommodations (ASL interpreters, note-taker, alternate format, alternate testing, scheduling, adapted technology, equipment use/loan), alternate format (close capturing, large print, braille, e-text for screenreader/MP-3/CD/tape), mobility/health (elevators, building to building, accessible restrooms, pick-up for Dial a Ride, medications during the day), workability III- work net center (job club, department of rehabilitation, job placement and follow-up), and instructional programs (hi-tech classrooms and adopted computer technology, survival classes, reading , resource awareness, nutrition/cooking; ASL classes).
"Students should request special sitting, so we can deliver to the classroom," Anderson said.
This and more information can be found in DSPS handbook. There are two handbooks, one for students and one for faculty.
"The handbook for students tells everything about receiving services, from the law to office, and who to talk to," Anderson said.
Thanks to DSPS program students with special capacities receive the help they need to continue their education without impediments.
"It is a pretty good service. . .they help people with their needs," Jimmy Nease (a participant in the DSPS program) said.
The problems that a disabled student might face are in the hands of the DSPS program and students could be sure they would do all they can to provide their best service because the care about the students needs.
Students who qualify to get benefits from this program are those who have certain disabilities. DSPS provides support to students with physical, communication, psychological; developmental and specific learning disabilities who are enrolled in classes on and off campus.
"They could qualify if they have a chronic or permanent disability and it needs to be confirmed by a specialist," DSPS Director Karen Anderson said, "It is better to ask if you qualify than not get the service you deserve." (DSPS service is located in Cunningham 120).
The program offers many services, including: counseling (academic career, disability, personal), academic accommodations (ASL interpreters, note-taker, alternate format, alternate testing, scheduling, adapted technology, equipment use/loan), alternate format (close capturing, large print, braille, e-text for screenreader/MP-3/CD/tape), mobility/health (elevators, building to building, accessible restrooms, pick-up for Dial a Ride, medications during the day), workability III- work net center (job club, department of rehabilitation, job placement and follow-up), and instructional programs (hi-tech classrooms and adopted computer technology, survival classes, reading , resource awareness, nutrition/cooking; ASL classes).
"Students should request special sitting, so we can deliver to the classroom," Anderson said.
This and more information can be found in DSPS handbook. There are two handbooks, one for students and one for faculty.
"The handbook for students tells everything about receiving services, from the law to office, and who to talk to," Anderson said.
Thanks to DSPS program students with special capacities receive the help they need to continue their education without impediments.
"It is a pretty good service. . .they help people with their needs," Jimmy Nease (a participant in the DSPS program) said.
The problems that a disabled student might face are in the hands of the DSPS program and students could be sure they would do all they can to provide their best service because the care about the students needs.