Disability Accommodations

ACCESS

The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) adheres to the Disabled Student Programs and Services (DSPS) Implementing Guidelines as specified in Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations, the mandates of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), all of which prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. The Los Angeles Community College District is committed to providing equal access to college educational programs and related activities for students with disabilities.

REQUESTING ACCOMMODATIONS

In order to receive support services, academic accommodations, and/or special class instruction, a student with a disability must meet the requirements described in Section 4(a) of this regulation.

(Read the complete regulation for Serving Students with Disabilities here)

Students should

1. Contact (DSPS) Special Programs and Services in a timely manner to make requests for support services, academic accommodations, and/or special class instruction.

2. Provide verification of the specific need for the requested services, accommodations, and/or special class instruction to DSPS professional staff;

3. Complete paperwork and forms necessary to establish a student file; with DSPS

4. Meet with the DSPS counselor to develop a student educational plan (SEP) based upon student educational goals and obtain DSPS recommendation/approval for support services, academic accommodations and/or special class instruction; and meet with appropriate DSPS staff to arrange for the actual support services, accommodations and/or special class instruction.

Eligibility

Eligibility for support services, academic accommodations, and/or special class instruction will be determined by DSPS staff, in consultation with the student, and will be based on the nature of the student's disability. In order to be eligible for support services, academic accommodations, and/ or special class instruction authorized under Title 5, Section 56026, a student with a disability must have a verified disability, which must result in one or more educational limitations.

Students who do not wish to apply for services through DSPS may contact the Dean of Admissions and Records, the Vice President of Academic Affairs, or the Vice President of Student Services to request and arrange for necessary support services, academic accommodations, and/or special class instruction. The student must meet the eligibility requirements described in Section 4(a) of this regulation before services, accommodations, and/or special class instruction can be provided.

Contact information:

To open a file with (DSPS) at Harbor College please contact,

Special Programs and Services

1111 Figueroa Place box

Wilmington, CA 90744

Phone (310) 233-4629

Fax (310) 233-4633

For Harbor Online (Distance Education Classes) or continuning students please contact:

Timothy H Davis

Special Programs and Services (DSPS)

Assistive Technology Unit and request services:

Phone: (310) 233-4393