Disabled Students Programs and Services Providing Options and Opportunities

It is our mission to ensure that students with disabilities are all given equal opportunity to earn a quality education at GCC. We offer our support both to GCC students with disabilities and to the staff and faculty with whom they work.

The Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) has moved to SG 128 joining ARC in the San Gabriel building! DSPS now resides under one roof to better serve the GCC community. Stop by and see us in the following locations on the first floor of the San Gabriel Building.

NEW DSPS Vaqueros Online Portal

NEW DSPS Students

New DSPS Student application for students who need to apply for DSPS services for the first time.

Current DSPS Students

Accommodation Requests, Schedule Exams and Appointments, and information for Current DSPS Students.

Faculty

Access Alternative Testing Module and view information of DSPS Students who requested accommodations for courses for the semester.

DSPS is comprised of five areas. 

Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD, including the Garfield Campus): Academic advisement, vocational and occupational counseling, disability-related counseling, tram services, accessible parking, note takers.

Accommodations Resource Center (ARC): Learning disability assessments, specialized tutoring, test proctoring, study skills, accommodations, specialized training in, and use of, technology. 

Alternate Media: Utilizes specialized equipment to scan books and documents, software to convert scanned images to text, software for the conversion of text to Braille or to audio files, and equipment to emboss Braille and create tactile images.

Adapted Physical Education Classes (APE): Improving physical fitness and motor skills necessary for activities of daily living, developing positive self-image and feelings of self-worth, and building skills and abilities that enable participation in both academic and leisure/recreational pursuits.

Deaf and Hard-of-hearing Services (DHH): ASL interpreting and Real-time captioning are available for classes, events, and campus activities.

We also offer:

Specialized Workshops: Including Lip Reading, PAIR UP, workshops in assistive technology, and Student Success Workshops.

Call the DSPS Office for service during business hours: (818) 240-1000 x5905

Monday-Thursday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Friday 8:00 am to 3:00 pm

After business hours please call: (818) 551-5205 or dial ext. 5205 from any campus phone

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Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD)

San Gabriel

Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD)

CSD provides services and accommodations for students with documented disabilities who attend Glendale Community College.

Location: San Gabriel Building, SG 128

CSD Hours
Monday through Thursday
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday
8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Contact CSD to schedule appointments with counselors.

  • Please call to schedule an appointment:
    (818) 240-1000 x5905
  • Email: csd@glendale.edu

 

Language Access Accommodations

ASL Interpreting/Captioning Request Form

 

DSPS Vaqueros Portal

NEW STUDENT APPLICATION

CONTINUING STUDENT / STAFF

Accommodations Resource Center (ARC)

San Gabriel building

ARC's primary goal is to provide students with accommodations to pursue a successful college experience while promoting self-improvement and independent learning

Location: San Gabriel Building, SG 108/SG 112

ARC Hours:
Monday through Thursday
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday
8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Contact ARC to schedule appointments with specialists.

  • Please call to schedule an appointment:
    (818) 240-1000 Ext. 5402 and 5530
  • Email: arc@glendale.edu

 

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