Colleges

Colleges

Most local colleges have disabled students programs and services. Check their course listings and programs! Below you will find information about some of these programs.

Cañada College (650) 306-3259

www.canadacollege.edu/disabilityresource center/ During the academic year, Canada College provides students with documented disabilities academic support and reasonable accommodations as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Other languages: Spanish.

City College of San Francisco Disabled Students Programs and Services (415) 561-1001 (415) 561-1005

www.ccsf.edu/dsps Classes are designed for stroke survivors to improve overall communication skills in a group setting. Tasks include structured listening, speaking, reading and writing exercises, as well as informal conversation activities. Participants are grouped according to ability. Classes are taught by licensed speech pathologists. Classes are non-credit, no fee.

College of San Mateo Disabled Students Programs & Services

www.collegeofsanmateo.edu/drc

(650) 574-6438

Assistive Technology Center

(650) 574-6698

Provides support services and accommodations to students with verified physical, psychological and specific learning disabilities.

De Anza College - Cupertino (408) 864-8753

www.deanza.edu/dsps Services include registration and on-campus assistance, counseling and advisement, interpreting and captioning services, notetaking services, math and English tutor, assistive technology, adapted P.E. and campus and community referral.

Evergreen Valley College (408) 270-6447

www.evc.edu/ Services include specialized counseling, classroom support, test-taking assistance, priority registration, ASL interpreters and captioners, tutoring, alternate media formats, individualized instruction and fitness.

Foothill College Disability Resource Center (650) 949-7017 Adaptive Learning Division “Transition to Work” (650) 949-7103

www.foothill.edu/drc The Transition to Work Program (TTW) is a 12-month vocational program designed for students with disabilities who can function independently at the college. Acceptance is based on assessment and evaluation by staff.

Gavilan College Accessible Education Center (408) 848-4865

www.gavilan.edu/student/aec WorkAbility III Program - Job Placement Center. Provides job readiness and job placement for students eligible for the Department of Rehabilitation Services. Responds to the needs of local employers by matching interests, skills and abilities to specific jobs. Translation services in Spanish available.

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