Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS)

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Orange County Community College Options for Students with Disabilities

Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) Students who are interested in taking general education and/or adaptive classes can find detailed enrollment information through the Disabled Students Programs and Services office at the community college of their choice.

Contact Information: Fullerton College Disability Support Services (DSS) Room 842 321 E. Chapman Avenue Fullerton, CA 92832-2095 Phone: (714) 992-7099 www.dsp.fullcoll.edu

Golden West College Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) Student Annex 15744 Goldenwest Street Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Phone: (714) 895-8721 www.goldenwestcollege.edu/ace/

Irvine Valley College Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) Student Services Center 117 5500 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (949) 451-5630 Video Phone: (949) 333-0260 http://academics.ivc.edu/successcenter/Pages/DSPS-and-EOPS-Students

Orange Coast College Special Services 2701 Fairview Road Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Phone: (714) 432-5807 TDD: (714) 432-5604 www.orangecoastcollege.edu/DisabledStudentsProgramsServices

Saddleback College Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) Student Services Center, Room SSC-113 28000 Marguerite Parkway Mission Viejo, CA 92692 Phone: (949) 582-4885 Video Phone: (949) 482-4430 www.saddleback.edu/dsps

1 Santa Ana College Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) Johnson Campus Center, U-103 1530 W. 17th Street Santa Ana, CA 92706 Phone: (714) 564-6264 Video Phone: (657) 235-2999 http://sac.edu/StudentServices/DSPS

Santiago Canyon College Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) Building E Room 105 8045 East Chapman Avenue Orange, CA 92869-4512 Phone: (714) 628-4860 TTY Phone (714) 639-9742 www.sccollege.edu/StudentServices/DSPS

Programs for Adults with Disabilities The following community colleges offer programs specifically designed for students with disabilities including those with intellectual disabilities:

Coastline Community College-Newport Beach Center 1515 Monrovia Avenue Newport Beach, CA 92663 www.coastline.edu/id (714)241-6214 The Intellectual Disabilities Program at Coastline College offers day and evening non-credit academic, vocational, enrichment and independent living skills courses. A wide variety of classes are available such as Beginning Reading, Applied Academics, Introduction to Computers, Desktop Publishing, Job Search Strategies, Food Preparation, Mobility Training and Personal/Social Adjustment. Each semester offers new classes including those which may lead to a certificate of completion in a wide variety of courses such as horticulture, culinary arts, animal care, and drama. Coastline is developing certificate of completion courses in a variety of career and job areas with some areas offered at present and some available in the near future.

The focus of the Intellectual Disabilities Program at Coastline includes increasing independence in living, work, and college for all students. The program is available to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are independent in personal and self care needs, who can provide their own transportation, and who follow the college code of conduct. Exceptions to this criteria are considered on an individual basis. The Intellectual Disabilities Program at Coastline is offered in a small class size with specialized instruction at zero cost to the student and family. The campus offers a social community with year round activities such as music performances, art exhibits, and open houses.

2 North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD) School of Continuing Education/Disability Support Services(DSS) Cypress Center Wilshire Center Anaheim Center 9200 Valley View 315 E. Wilshire Avenue 1830 Romneya Cypress, CA 90630 Fullerton, CA 92832 Anaheim, CA 92801

Appointments: (714) 484-7057 www.sce.edu/programs/DSPS/

The School of Continuing Education offers a variety of classes and services at no cost for students with disabilities. DSS Classes, geared for students with intellectual disabilities and autism, are offered on all three campuses and in the community. Classes are grouped into Tracks focusing on: Interpersonal Skills, Academic Skills, Life Skills, Computer Skills and Employment Skills. These classes are available at Cypress, Wilshire and Anaheim Campuses.

WISE: Work Independence, Self-Advocacy, Education Contact: Mary Faro at [email protected] The NOCCCD WISE program provides training in practical living skills, functional communication, community integration, mobility training and vocational preparation at Cypress and Wilshire Centers. The WISE program is funded by the NOCCCD and the Regional Center of Orange County. The program is available to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are independent in providing all personal and/or self-care needs, who follow the college code of conduct, and who are free from uncontrolled medical conditions and/or major maladaptive behaviors.

Mobility Training Program Contact: [email protected] The Mobility Training Program is done in collaboration with Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA). Students are taught to ride to and from school or work. Instruction is provided one to one and in small groups.

College to Career Contact: April Guajardo at [email protected] Students with an intellectual disability who want to learn inclusively may apply for College to Career. Twenty new students are accepted each year. Student must have an educational and vocational goal and be able to attend classes independently.

Workability III Contact: Alex Benavidez at [email protected] Workability III is available to students with all disabilities who are ready to seek and obtain employment. This program does not provide job coaching so students must be able to work independently.

Santiago Canyon College Continuing Education Division (SCC-CE) Rancho Santiago Community College District (RSCCD) College and Workforce OEC-Provisional Santiago Canyon College Preparation Center (CWPC) Education Facility (CHAP) 8045 E. Chapman Ave., U-80 1572 North Main Street 1937 W Chapman Ave., Ste 200 Orange, CA 92869 Orange, CA 92867 Orange, CA 92868

Angela Guevara Coordinator, Adults with Disabilities (714) 628-5987 [email protected]

The Adults with Disabilities Program (AWD) serves adults, 18 years of age and older, with intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, and/or developmental disabilities. The program schedule follows the college semester (fall, spring, and summer) with free, open entry/open exit classes (students can join classes throughout the semester). Classes meet at various times typically on Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday. Classes can have up to 25 students. Independence with personal self-care skills is required. The program does not meet the needs of students with uncontrolled medical conditions and/or major maladaptive behaviors. All students must meet the RSCCD Student Code of Conduct. Currently, AWD classes are at the College and Workforce Preparation Center (CWPC) located near the Artic Station. The program uses the site and surrounding community as the classroom. The focus of classes is on workforce preparation or the skills needed to successfully transition to the credit side of the college. The program offers certificates of completion in Employment Readiness, Technical Skills for Higher Learning, Transition to Higher Learning and Effective Communication Skills.

South Orange County Community College District (SOCCD) Saddleback College Adult Education OASIS (Occupational and Academic Skills for Independence & Success) Program Saddleback College Silverado Adult Education Vocational Visions 28000 Marguerite Parkway 25632 Peter A Hartman Way 26041 Pala Mission Viejo, CA 92692 Mission Viejo, CA 92691 Mission Viejo, CA 92691 www.saddleback.edu/ae/aewd

The Occupational and Academic Skills for Independence & Success (OASIS) program for Adults with Disabilities at Saddleback College provides independent living and vocational curriculum for adults with disabilities in the South Orange County area. The objectives of the OASIS program are to help students: advance their level of independence; participate actively in their local community; and transition to academic courses or career pathways, as desired. Coursework includes classes such as Computer Skills, Mobility Training, Independent Living, Job Skills, and Communication in the Workplace. AEWD Certificate of completion courses in Prevocational Skills Workplace Skills and are available. Classes are offered throughout South Orange County on days, evenings and weekends during fall, spring and summer sessions. The courses are free of cost. Students in the OASIS Program must be able to: provide transportation to/from campus each day, communicate needs and wants with program staff, and independently use the restroom and tend to personal care needs, or have 4 made arrangements for a Personal Care Attendant. Additionally, students must be able to be unsupervised during a small group or individual break/lunch, demonstrate measured progress toward objectives, and adhere to the College Student Code of Conduct.

(OCDE 2/2019)