Mission Statement

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.

To contact the DSPS Office, please call (760) 773-2534.

TDD: (760) 773-2598

Goals and Objectives

• To provide students with disabilities equitable opportunity to participate in college.
  
• To provide qualified students with disabilities the services required to participate in the regular college classroom.
  
• To provide qualified students with disabilities assistance in the basic skills areas of communication, computation and physical movement.