Physical Accommodations

ADAPTED TESTING SERVICES

For online courses: In the event instructors need to deliver exams online, students are responsible to contact the instructor via email to request extended time, along with presenting their AAP. Reasonable notice must be given to the instructor when making such request. Instructors have been provided information with how to adjust the timer on Canvas.

For on-campus courses: Adapted testing is available in the Learning Center (ED 113), Monday through Thursday, for students enrolled in on-campus courses. Students are responsible for contacting their instructor to request extended time and must present their AAP. Reasonable advance notice should be given when making this request. Testing accommodations are determined based on each student's disability-related functional limitations and may include extended time, large print exams, a distraction-reduced environment, a reader, a scribe or adapted computer equipment.

ALTERNATE MEDIA

Electronic Text (E-text)
In accordance with California Assembly Bill 422, eligible students may receive electronic text (e-text) versions of essential textbooks at no additional cost. To determine eligibility, students must meet with a DSPS counselor. If approved, the student must purchase the textbook and submit an e-text request to the alternative media specialist. If a student adds or drops a class, it is their responsibility to inform the alternative media specialist so the e-text request can be updated accordingly.

E-text is electronic text that can be used with computer software to read the text aloud. Software is also available to increase the size of the e-text, along with changing screen contrast and foreground/background colors. Screen reading software, like Kurzweil 3000/1000, is available in the DSPS High Tech Center.

Braille
DSPS is able to convert class materials, like syllabi and handouts, to Braille. Faculty, staff or qualified students should inquire by scheduling an appointment with the alternative media specialist. Please allow ample time for the conversion of text to Braille.

Large Print
DSPS is able to convert class materials — like syllabi, handouts or exams — to large print. Faculty, staff or qualified students should inquire by scheduling an appointment with the alternative media specialist. Please allow ample time for the conversion of large print.

For questions or more information about alternative media services, please contact Laks Floriano, alternative media specialist, at lfloriano@citruscollege.edu

COUNSELING and ADVISEMENT

​​​While the student may see a counselor in the Counseling and Advisement Center for Student Education Plans (SEP), the DSPS counselor may assist students with other issues related to the student's disability.

DSPS students must meet with a DSPS counselor at least once per academic year for review of their progress, accommodations and academic goals.

The following is a typical list of reasons a student would see a counselor in DSPS.

• Access to services and accommodations
• Annual update file appointment
• Determination of eligibility for DSPS services
• Disability related issues
• Faculty/student liaison
• Learning disability assessment
• Priority registration
• Referral to outside agencies
• Review of requested accommodations

The best way to gain full attention to specific problems or concerns is through an appointment with a counselor. Please email dsps@citruscollege.edu or call (626) 914-8675 to request an appointment.

DEAF and HARD OF HEARING SERVICES

Interpreters
Interpreters provide an indispensable service for students who are deaf. They allow the individual who is deaf to have equal access to information in the classroom and participate in classroom activities. Interpreters are communication experts who have special training which allows them to do two way interpreting, between hearing/speaking individuals and deaf or hard of hearing individuals.

Phonic Ear
The phonic ear is a personal high-fidelity amplifying system that enables a hard of hearing student to more accurately hear the instructor. Eligible students may borrow the device for a semester or term. An orientation to explain the function and proper use of this device will be provided by the interpreter specialist.

Video Captioning
Videos on campus will be already be closed captioned for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. If a video is not captioned, the student should contact the DSPS interpreter specialist. Captioned instructional videos are available in the Hayden Memorial Library.

The ASL interpreter specialist will be in contact with students who have these accommodations and their instructors to coordinate service delivery.

For questions or more information about services for students who are deaf or hard of hearing, please contact Brandy Davis, DSPS interpreter specialist, at bdavis@citruscollege.edu.

EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE COURSES

DSPS offers educational assistance courses (EAC) targeted to teach students with disabilities compensatory strategies for college success.

These classes are graded as pass/no pass and are not degree applicable. 

EAC 085: E-Text Basics (1 unit)
Designed for students who struggle with reading comprehension and fluency. Strongly recommended for DSPS students who have e-text as an approved accommodation. Basic computer skills are required to be successful in this course.

EAC 088: Stress and Anxiety Management (1 unit)
Designed to teach healthy coping strategies for managing stress and anxiety

EAC 090: Empowerment for Students with Disabilities (2 units)
Designed for recent high school graduates with a history of receiving special education who are new to postsecondary education

EAC 092: Study Skills for Students with Disabilities (2 units)
Designed to teach notetaking and test-taking strategies

Review the college catalog website for more information about the EAC classes.

EQUIPMENT LOAN

​​​DSPS students may be authorized to use some form of assistive technology equipment in the classroom. Any equipment loaned to the student is the student's responsibility. Students are responsible to return the equipment by the end of a semester or term. Failure to return equipment in the same condition as when it was checked out may result in a registration hold until the equipment is returned, repaired, replaced or paid for.

Audio Recorders or Smart Pens
Audio recorders or smart pens are available for check out from DSPS may be kept for the duration of the semester or term. Students who wish to check out an audio recorder or smart pen must be authorized to receive that accommodation and sign a contract to borrow the equipment.

DSPS students must also sign a "Audio Recorded Lecture Policy Agreement" available in DSPS which outlines the policies for using the equipment in the classroom.

Students new to using a smart pen must also complete a smart pen orientation to learn how to properly use the device.

Other Adaptive Equipment/Software
In certain circumstances, other types of adaptive furniture (tables, chairs) or other assistive technology may be checked-out for the students' use in the classroom.

NOTETAKING ASSISTANCE

Students authorized for notetaking assistance will be advised by a DSPS counselor on possible options to access class notes.

The mode to access notes varies and depends on the severity of the student's disability-related functional limitations.

Further details are shared with the student when they meet with a counselor to develop their academic accommodation plan.

PRIORITY REGISTRATION

Eligible DSPS students are given the first choice in registering for classes, referred to as "priority registration."

Priority registration is not automatic. Students are responsible for knowing the time frame when to meet with a DSPS counselor to request priority registration. It is also the student's responsibility to be informed of the date and time of priority registration.

Specific deadline dates can be reviewed on the summer/fall or winter/spring priority registration pages on this website.

TELEPHONES and COMMUNICATION DEVICES

A videophone for students who are deaf or hard of hearing is available in the DSPS office.

A UbiDuo (real-time communication device) is available in the DSPS office and various student services offices on campus, including the library.

TUTORING

Tutoring is provided to all Citrus College students through the Learning Center. DSP​S does not provide additional tutoring services.