San Joaquin Delta College Disability Support Programs and Services (DSPS) helps students deal with disabilities that may present them with challenges in passing the classes they’re taking.
In order to be a part of DSPS you have to have a verification from appropriate certifying doctor which lists your disabilities and how it can hinder you with your educational limitations.
“DSPS empowers students with disabilities to achieve their goals and become contributing members of society by eliminating barriers and facilitating services for students to become accountable, self-reliant, responsible and capable,” according to Delta’s website.
Some accommodations DSPS provides include allowing students to take up to 90 minutes on quizzes and exams, as well as providing adaptive computer technology with specialized programs and hardware including voice recognition, screen readers, text enlargement, scanner with optical character recognition and cognitive rehabilitation program.
They also have note taking and mobility services just to name a few. More accommodations are listed on DSPS’s website at deltacollege.edu/department/disability-support-programs-services.
I have been a part of DSPS since Fall of 2019 and I’m glad that I found out about this program to assist me with my disabilities. Yes, I was scared that my personal issues would have held me back and I probably would’ve dropped out because I know that I would have been overwhelmed with everything.
One of my professors had told me about DSPS because I was open and honest about some of my disabilities.
At first I thought no, that I could keep up because my issues are not that bad. The professor reassured me that taking the extra help wouldn’t harm me.
DSPS assists me with extra time to take quizzes, taking quizzes and exams in the DeRicco building in room 114 and with assistance with physical work.
I also owe a lot to DSPS, which has been the stepping stone needed to help me get through all classes so I can graduate. I recommend you sign up for it and receive the extra help that’s needed.
I’m not alone.
“I like DSPS and all their services are very helpful,” said Delta student Mustafa Shah.
“I am happy about the services, without our services a lot of students would not be able to go or finish school,” said general helper Ashley Williams. “We offer different services for so many students with disabilities. So more than one type of student can be part of DSPS.”
DSPS is located on the second floor of the DeRicco building in Room 234. You can also reach them by phone at (209)954-5151 ext. 6272, or via live chat on the delta website. Its hours of operations are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.