DSPS Convocation Presentation

The mission of Disability Support Programs and Services (DSPS) is to ensure that all students with disabilities have equal access to all of the programs and services at Napa Valley College. Napa Valley College operates an integrated program and services model to maximize and simplify students’ opportunities for success.

Types of Disabilities • • • • • • • • • •

Acquired brain injury (ABI) Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder Autism spectrum Blindness and low vision Deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) Intellectual disability (ID) Learning disability (LD) Mental health disability Physical disability Other health conditions and disabilities

Application Process • Complete online form or call 256-7345 • Meet with a DSPS certified staff member • May be asked to provide documentation. This may include IEPs, 504 plans, doctor documents, etc.

• Confidential

DSPS Services • • • • • • • • • •

Counselors Testing accommodations Priority registration Assistive Technology Recorded lectures Tutoring Note-taking assistance Interpreters Preferential seating And more…