Disabled Students Programs and Services
Office Hours:
8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Thursday.
8:00am to 2:00pm, Friday.
Office Location: Craven's Student Services Center, Room 101
High Tech Center (HTC): Craven's Student Services Center, Room 118
TDD (760) 773-2598
High Tech Center (HTC) Hours:
10:00am to 6:00pm, Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday
9:00am to 10:45am reopen at 1:00pm 6:00pm Thursday
TBA, Friday
Open Lab DSPS-304 (8016) (Located in the High Tech Center)
10:00am to 12:30pm, Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday
09:00am to 10:45am, Thursday
Computer Career Support Lab (Located in High Tech Center)
1:00pm to 6:00pm, Monday through Thursday
TBA, Friday
Priority 1 Registration:
May 7th 2013 at 12:00pm for Summer
June 17th 2013 at 12:00pm for Fall
About Us
Disabled Students Programs and Services at College of the Desert is committed to providing students with disabilities equal access to a community college education. Through the utilization of specialized instructional programs and disability related services, DSPS encourages and fosters independence and assists students in attaining their educational and vocational goals.
DSPS serves about 600 students with disabilities each semester at COD, assisting them to achieve their educational goals by providing the services and programs needed to participate in the regular college classroom.
Student Concerns/Complaints
We will make every effort in our interactions with faculty and staff at College of the Desert to ensure that you receive the very best support in your educational experience. However, as a student with a disability, if you have cause to believe that you have been denied access to appropriate academic accommodations, you should contact the ADA/504 Coordinator, Dr. Nathan Church, who can be reached at 760/776-7385 (760/773-2534 main line), in the DSPS Offices, or by email at: dspsinfo@collegeofthedesert.edu