Please do not hesitate to contact us for all your Accessibility and Accommodation questions at Columbia College!
Priority Registration
DSPS offers early, or "priority" registration to students with verified disabilities. All CC students must complete all three matriculation steps to qualify for Priority Registration. Please review the Priority Registration page and ask DSPS staff for assistance to help ensure there are no delays to your course registration process overall.
High Tech Center
The High Tech Center gives disabled students access to and training on adapted computer hardware and software, especially for the visually, learning and mobility impaired. The many software applications are intended to increase skill levels in reading, writing and math.
Learning Disabilities Assistance
Provides academic support for those with professionally verified learning disability, including individual assessment review/evaluation, individualized learning strategies to remediate or compensate for basic skill deficits, test facilitation, other in-class accommodations as needed.
Special Instruction
Special instruction in adaptive physical education (APE) and computer access skills (Skills Development 610) are offered on a semester basis.
Alternate Media Format
All Columbia College publications and institutional materials are in alternate formats and available through the DSPS Office for those who qualify. These formats are used for helping you in your courses by transforming your text books, syllabus, handouts, tests, and assignments. They may include but are not limited to; Braille, Large Text, Audio files, talking calculators, screen readers, screen magnifiers, and accessible computer stations throughout the campus.
Adaptive Physical Education-APE (HHP 10)
Provides direction for students with physical limitations to follow a prescribed program on improving cardiovascular, flexibility, and strength fitness levels. FIRST STEP TO REGISTER FOR APE COURSE: contact Sara Mitchell at 209-588-5187 mitchells@yosemite.edu to receive a APE enrollment packet.
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Open to all students who are capable of profiting from the instruction offered. To profit, students must be able to demonstrate basic safety skills; follow a workout program with minimal support from instructors and staff; participate in all aspects of the course, up to their level of ability; show progress toward course outcomes and objectives; demonstrate the ability to accept personal responsibility for their actions; and adhere to the Columbia College Student Code of Conduct. Students must complete an assessment prior to enrollment to ensure they are capable of profiting from the course. Students will only need to complete this assessment once and will not need to do so in future semesters.
Real Time Captioning & other hearing supports
Real Time Captioning for the classroom is available to those who qualify. You must meet with a DSPS counselor and have been approved by the Dean to have this service available to you. Many adaptive technologies can also provide a compriable service of live captioning, with both online and in-person courses.
Mobility Assistance
The campus tram is available Monday through Friday for those who qualify. Visit the Columbia College Mobility Assistance link for more information.
Test Facilitation
Testing facilities, including extended time, quiet rooms, proctoring, and modification of tests and test administration, are available for those who qualify. See your DSPS counselor for approval and verification for this service.
To request a test facilitation, please use the Request Test Facilitation Form on the left hand side of this page under Request Services.
Introduction to Computer Access (SKLDV 610)
Designed to provide access to and instruction in specialized computer programs and a Learning Management System for students with verified learning, developmental, or physical disabilities. Students will work in one or more areas, including adaptive typing and word processing, fundamental academic skills such as reading, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and mathematics, and/or cognitive exercises and memory-building techniques. This course is typically offered as a hybrid course modality, meaning some in class/lab activity work and the rest of the assignments will be turned in online through Canvas (learning management sysyem). Students enrolled in this course will also have access to the Online Learning Lab (ITC), and the DSPS Hi-Tech Center for hands-on assistnace with online assignments.
Note Taking Services
Students may receive note taking services if referred by their DSPS Counselor. Students who qualify need to complete the Request for Note Taker For an in-person live lecture course. A DSPS staff member will contact the student once the form is received.
Students who are interested in becoming a note taker need to complete the Note Taker Application. Peer Note Taker applicants will need to be approved by the DSPS office and their Instructor; please check your student email after applying for next steps.
Additional Services
Vocational counseling, academic advising, special equipment loan, liaison with campus and community resources, and assistance with registration are among the additional services for students with disabilities.
Please do not hesitate to contact us for all your Accessibility and Accommodation questions at Columbia College!
