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Disability & Educational Support Program (DESP)

The primary purpose of the Disability & Educational Support Program is to integrate all students with disabilities into classes and programs with their fellow students consistent with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title V regulations, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. A variety of supportive services and special classes are provided in an effort to eliminate barriers, maximize independence, and promote educational opportunities that support students' educational or vocational goals.

Programs and Services

•   Counseling
  
•    Learning disability assessment
  
•   Communication disability assessment and services
  
•   High-tech center
  
•   Adapted PE classes
  
•   Mobility assistance

Support Services

•   Test-taking accommodations
  
•    Use of computers for tests
  
•   Tutoring
  
•   Note takers
  
•   Sign language interpreters
  
•   Tape recorder loan
  
•   Text to Braille machines
  
•   Text reader and enlarger
  
•   Liaison with faculty and campus programs, community resources

For more information, please call the Disability & Educational Support Program Office at (408) 741-2010 or visit the Disability & Educational Support Program web site.

Educational Transition

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