Transfer Counselor Website (TCW)

DSPS Links

Page Last Updated: 02/02/12

A major portion of the links on this page was taken directly from the Galvin Group LLC.  These online resources are for DSP&S coordinators and counselors - developed for and by the CC's with the support of the CCC Chancellor's Office.   The only thing the TCW team did was set the links into our own menu format (found throughout the TCW) so you can find them quickly and easily. Got questions? Need help finding something? Contact us.

To use this page, simply click on a subject header below.

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Associations

1. AHEAD - is the premiere professional association committed to full participation of persons with disabilities in postsecondary education. (Ahead.org)
2. California Department of Rehabilitation (rehab.ca.gov)
3. CAPED - the professional association of faculty, staff and students, serving students with disabilities at California's institutions of higher education.  (Caped.NET)
4. DO-IT - DO-IT provides resourceful links for faculty, staff and students, such as:
   - College Preparation Resources for Students
   - Academic Resources for K-12 Educators
   - Access College
   - The Faculty Room
   - The Conference Room
   - The Board Room
   - Universal Access to Libraries
   - College Preparation Resources for Parents and Mentors (Washington.edu)

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Chancellor’s Office Documents and Links

1. CCC Regions (htctu.fhda.edu)
2. DSPS Fact Sheet 2010 (CCCCO)
3. CCCCO DSPS Home Page links to staff, materials, and resources (CCCCO)
4. Department of Rehabilitation Guidelines for Readers to Blind & Partially Sighted Clients (Galvin Group LLC)
5. Directory of DSPS Coordinators  (Galvin Group LLC) Updated April 2010.  Here you can find directories for:
   - CCC Developmental Centers
   - DSPS Coordinators
   - Regional DSPS Coordinators
   - Chancellor Office DSPS Staff
   - CSU SSD Program Managers
   - UC SSD Program Managers... and much more!
6. DSPS Program Plan Overview 2008 (Galvin Group LLC)
7. Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) – Proposition 63 (CCCCO)
8. MOU Between CCCCO and Department of Rehabilitation - (Galvin Group LLC)
9. Online Training for new DSPS Coordinators (Galvin Group LLC)
10. Title 5. Minimum English and Mathematics Requirements for Awarding of the Associate Degree 2005 - (Galvin Group LLC)
    

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Select DSP&S Colleges

1. Colleges with Excellent DSPS Websites (Galvin Group LLC) 
   

Forms

1. Application for Services Sample (Galvin Group LLC)
2. Course Outlines - Links to several colleges that offer course outlines on their websites. (Galvin Group LLC)
3. DSPS Program Plan Form 2008 (Galvin Group LLC & CCCCO)
4. DSPS Program Plan Addendum Form 2008 (Galvin Group LLC & CCCCO)
5. DSPS Program Plan Overview 2008 (Galvin Group LLC & CCCCO)
6. Educational Accommodations Sample (Galvin Group LLC)
7. Memo from the CCCCO regarding the five sample forms developed by the forms workgroup. 2000 (Galvin Group LLC)
8. Release of Information  Sample (Galvin Group LLC)
9. Student Educational Contract Sample (Galvin Group LLC)
10. Verification of Disability Sample (Galvin Group LLC)

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Guidelines/Handouts/Resources/Accommodations/Course Substitutions

1. ADA 504 Compliance. Information from federal agencies, as well as, checklists and handbooks with practical guidance for ADA and 504 compliance. (Galvin Group LLC)
2. Adapted Physical Education (APE). The APE Handbook is found in this section as well as links to seven California Community colleges with APE programs.  For more in-depth information on Adapted Physical Education (APE) please go to our on-line training module for New Coordinators, APE is Chapter 9 Parts 1 and 2. (Galvin Group LLC)
3. Alternate Media, Distance Education & Assistive Technologies. This link takes you to a page of links to the High Tech Center Training Unit and The Alternate Media Production Center, as well as links to government sites that provide relevant information. (Galvin Group LLC)
4. California Community College DSPS substitution references. Examples from various CCCs (TCW)
5. Department of Rehabilitation Guidelines for Readers to Blind and Partially Sighted Clients. (Galvin Group LLC)
6. Faculty Resources. Resources you need as a DSPS Coordinator, managing your program. Many aspects of program management  are addressed including sample policies, forms, information on program plans and program reviews, job descriptions, students learning outcomes and universal design. (Galvin Group LLC)
7. DSPS Services and Accommodations.This link takes you to a disability section page that offers handbooks, sample materials used at various colleges, and links to websites offering more in-depth information or resources. (Galvin Group LLC)
8. Faculty Resources. Samples from various colleges of training presented to faculty, as well as, faculty handbooks about disability and examples of statements used on course syllabi. (Galvin Group LLC)
9. State and Federal Laws, Regulations and Guidelines. Links to federal and state laws and guidelines, Chancellor’s Office legal opinions, and guidance for handling discrimination complaints. (Galvin Group LLC)
10. Student Resources. DSPS student handbooks, information samples for students related to stress reduction, study habits, college readiness materials and other topics vital to student success are found in this section. (Galvin Group LLC)
11. Transitional Services. A number of transition guides are offered and on-line orientation samples, new student checklists and Department of Education materials that discuss preparation for college. (Galvin Group LLC)
12. Working With Other Categorical Programs & Resources. Overviews of EOPS, CARE, and CalWORKs. Information on how these programs can work together. (Galvin Group LLC)

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Internships

1.College Internship Program. CIP's programs provide young adults with Asperger's, Nonverbal, ADHD and other Learning Differences with the social, academic, career and life skills necessary for success. NEW!