Disabled Students Programs & Services (DSPS)
"Our Mission is your Access and Success"
Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSP&S) at Los Angeles Mission College is a support system that enables students to fully participate in the college's regular programs and activities. We provide a variety of services from academic and vocational support to assistance with Financial Aid. All services are individualized according to specific needs. They do not replace regular programs but, rather, accommodate students' special requirements. The program is dedicated to meeting the educational, occupational and personal needs of disabled individuals.
Who Qualifies
In order to qualify for services, excluding personal care, a student must have a verifiable disability. These disabilities can include physical disabilies, psychological disabilities, learning disabilities, blind/visual impairment, deaf/hard-of-hearing, acquired brain injury, and other health ailments. A team approach to the following services helps you succeed in your chosen field of study.
How we help?
- Academic and personal counseling
- Vocational assessment and job exploration
- Assistance with reading, taping, or braille for the blind
- Note-taking assistance
- Interpreters for the deaf
- Individualized program planning
- We offer both one-on-one and small group specialized tutoring in basic skills and
- Specific subject matter
- High-tech computers and adaptive aids
- Mobility assistance
- Liasion with instructors and rehabilitation counselors
- A team approach to help you succeed in your chosen field of study
Disabled Students Programs & Services - offers these special classes in addition to the regular curriculum:
- Personal development
- Learning skills
- Study skills
- Computers
- Tutoring
- Adaptive physical education
- Communication
- Career planning