
	American River College	DISABLED STUDENT SERVICES AND PROGRAMS (D S P S)



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Where to Begin

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INTRODUCTION:

American River College’s Disabled Student Programs & Services is specifically designed to open the doors to educational opportunity for students with disabilities.

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Our purpose is to provide an equal opportunity for students to gain the maximum benefit from their educational experiences. The philosophy of DSPS is to encourage independence and personal empowerment.

Specialized services and academic accommodations are provided to meet the individual needs of students with disabilities to help them achieve successful completion of their college goals.

WHERE TO BEGIN:

The Front Desk welcomes you!! We are the initial contact for you within Disabled Student Programs & Services. It is crucial that you visit us prior to contacting any other department on campus.

If you are planning to attend American River College through the Disabled Student Programs & Services, please make sure that you complete the following:

Make an appointment with a counselor for initial orientation to discuss:

Academic and Career Counseling
Program Planning
Support Services
Assessment testing, if needed
Personal Counseling

The Front Desk provides the following services:

Scheduling of counseling appointments
Tape Recorder check-out for student use
Academic Assessment
Test Proctoring Arrangements
School Application/Priority Registration Assistance
For additional information, please call us at (916) 484-8382