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Disabled Students Program and Services (DSPS)
"A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES" ACCESSIBLE AT MIRAMAR COLLEGE
Miramar College opens doors to promising careers and provides equal access to academic transfer courses and workforce preparation programs.
You can select from more than 34 different degree and certificate programs which will prepare you for entry-level jobs or upgrade your current skills.
Students with disabilities will find a host of special services designed to remove barriers as you fulfill your personal and professional goals. The Disabled Students Programs and Services offers services and accommodation to all disability groups which includes mobility, vision, speech, learning disability, acquired brain injury developmentally delayed, psychological and medical disabilities.
The Disabled Students Program and Services (DSPS) staff can introduce you to the world of opportunities at Miramar College.
SERVICES
Academic accommodations offered are determined with the counselor/specialist on an individual basis to enable eligible students access to all college programs. Accommodations may include:
Priority registration, campus orientation, test proctoring, readers, interpreters, notetakers and specialized equipment: 4-track tape recorder, CCTV to magnify printed material, TDD/tty, talking calculator and hearing assistance device (FM System), Franklin spell checker;
Specialized assessment for diagnosing learning disabilities;
Specialized counseling, academic and vocational program planning; referral and coordination with campus and community agencies.
Classes
The Learning Development Lab is offered to students who may need additional basic skills instruction and/or extra academic assistance to succeed in college classes.
High Tech Center classes are offered to anyone needing help with basic academic skills (math, reading and writing), instruction in word processing, and keyboarding. Adapted computer hardware and software like screen magnification, speech recognition software, screen reading, ergonomic keyboards and trackballs are also available.
What other services are available?
To help you succeed, there are many special free services available at Miramar College, including tutoring, child development center, career and transfer center, and mentoring. Ask your counselor for more information.
Where should I start?
1. Complete the college admissions application available from the Admissions Office, Room C-303.
2. Schedule an appointment with a DSPS counselor to discuss services, assessment and accommodations, C-301, phone (858) 536-7212, (tty) (858) 536-4301.
3. Discuss college placement test procedures and accommodations and take the placement tests.
4. Contact the Counseling Office, C-302 or the DSPS Office for an appointment to plan your classes.
Am I too young/old to enroll?If you are 18 years or older with or without a high school diploma or 15 to 17 years old and have written permission from your high school counselor, you can enroll at Miramar College.
What does it cost?Miramar College is a community college with low enrollment fees established by the California State Legislature. Nonresidentes of California pay an additional enrollment fee. Current enrollment fees are $11 per unit for California residents.
Is financial aid available?
Scholarships, grants, loans and workstudy programs are available to students through the Financial Aid Office, Room B-305.
How can I contact the DSPS Office?
Begin your exciting educational journey at Miramar College by first visiting or calling the DSPS Office.
Call the DSPS Office, (858) 536-7212, (tty) (858) 536-4301, FAX (858) 536-4302.
Ask for a referral from an instructor, counselor, administrator, or outside professional.
Stop by the DSPS Office, Room C-301 or by the High Tech Center, Room D-104, (858) 536-4303.
How to contact the DSPS staff:
Kathleen Doorly, DSPS Program Coordinator/Educational Psychologist, kdoorly@sdccd.cc.ca.us
Patricia Diehl, DSPS Senior Student Services Assistant/Office Manager, pdiehl@sdccd.cc.ca.us
Sandra Smith, Learning Disability Specialist/Educational Psychologist, ssmith@sdccd.cc.ca.us
Beth Viersen, DSPS Counselor, bviersen@sdccd.cc.ca.us
Claudia DaMetz, Adjunct Instructor/HTC Educational Lab. Technician, cdametz@sdccd.cc.ca.us
Shirley Popper, Accommodations Coordinator, spopper@sdccd.cc.ca.us
Patricia Ricks, Adjunct Instructor/Learning Disabilities, pricks@sdccd.cc.ca.us
Joyce Allen, Office Assistant II, jallen@sdccd.cc.ca.us
CAMPUS INFORMATION
Admissions, C-303 (858) 536-7844
Child Development Center, F-200 (858) 536-7831
Counseling, C-302 (858) 536-7840
Financial Aid, B-305 (858) 536-7865
Student Services, A-104 (858) 535-7810
Veterans Office, B-305 (858) 536-7862
Miramar College
10440 Black Mountain Rd.
San Diego, CA 92126
Phone (858) 536 7212
Instructor: Claudia DaMetz
Phone: High Tech Center (858) 536-4303, DSPS Office (858) 536-7212
Hours: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 8:30-5:00, Wednesday 8:30-1:00
Subject: DSPS 72
Course Title: Keyboarding/Word Processing LD
Units: 1 Credit/No Credit Only
Catalog Course Description
This course has been designed for students with learning disabilities.
Designed to allow learning disabled students to develop the necessary skills to use a word processor for preparation of mainstream class writing assignments and for personal use. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 units. Credit for this course will not apply to the associate degree.
Course Objective:
1. Familiarize student with computer keyboard and word processing software (Microsoft Word for Windows or Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing).
2. Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy to reach 15-20 words per minute.
3. Use of word-processing software to produce or edit copy assigned by instructor, or complete in class work assigned by other instructors.
Course Outline:
1. Introduction to computer keyboard and functions.
2. Use of text editing functions like insertions, deletions, formatting, layout and type.
3. Techniques to develop keyboarding speed and accuracy.
4. Use of spell-check program.
Evaluation:
1. The student will be evaluated by class attendance to lecture and lab (2 hrs. a week). You may be dropped after 3 unexcused absences.
2. Typing speed as measured by software program.
3. Completion of assignments.
4. Two quizzes.
5. Completion of final project.
Method of Instruction:
1. One to one demonstration.
2. Individual practice on computer keyboard.
Required Supplies:
Unformated diskettes 3.5" 2HD to save work and case or box to protect disks.
Text book Windows 95' Visual PocketGuide - IDG's IntroGraphic Series
Instructor: Claudia DaMetz
Phone: High Tech Center (858) 536-4303, DSPS Office (858) 536-7212
Hours: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 8:30-5:00, Wednesday 8:30-1:00
Subject: DSPS 76
Course Title: Independent Study: Adaptive Computer Equipment
Units: 1 Credit/No Credit Only
Catalog Course Description
This course has been designed for students with disabilities. Designed to allow disabled students to develop in-depth knowledge of adaptive computer devices in preparation for mainstream classes. May be repeated three times with different course content. Not open to students with credit for Disabled Students Programs and Services 065 (DSPS 65), Adaptive Computer Equipment. Credit for this course will not apply to the associate degree.
Course Objective:
1. Familiarize student with computer commands.
2. Develop keyboard and adaptive device familiarity.
3. Produce and edit documents.
4. Maintain data disk.
Course Outline:
1. Introduction to computer and device through manual and instruction.
2. Use of Windows program to locate files, edit, and save data to disk.
3. Manipulate files using adaptive device.
Evaluation:
1. The student will be evaluated by class attendance to lecture and lab sessions based on hours approved (3 hrs. a week). You may be dropped after 3 unexcused absences.
2. Ability to use device to manipulate text.
3. Two quizzes.
Method of instruction:
1. Individual introductory discussion and demonstration of equipment.
2. One to one demonstration.
3. Individual practice on adaptive device.
Required Supplies:
Unformated diskettes 3.5" 2HD to save work and case or box to protect disks.
Text book Windows 95' Visual PocketGuide - IDG's IntroGraphic Series
Course Outline for Learning Disabilities Assessment Class DSPS 50
Instructor: Sandra Smith
Now that you have been given an ADD Code for the Learning Disabilities Assessment class (DSPS 50), you will be scheduled for testing with the Learning Disabilities Specialist.
The process is as follows:
Take your Add Code to Admissions
Admissions will manually register you in the class, then
Pay for DSPS 50 at the Accounting Window ($6.00)
Return to the DSPS Office
Complete the Academic Assessment Survey (AASII)
Fill out the Intake Interview form to the best of your ability
Sign the consent form for testing
Schedule three appointments with the Learning Disabilities Specialist
Meet with the Learning Disabilities Specialist at your scheduled times
1st appointment - Go over the Intake
Interview
(1 hour)
2nd appointment - Testing
(3 hours)
You do not need to bring anything with
you
Snack foods and drinks are OK
Relax
3rd appointment - Testing Results, DSPS
Orientation and planning appropriate accommodations for your classes
(1 hour)
Following your 3rd appointment, you will be asked to make another appointment sometime during the semester to program plan and create an electronic education plan
Instructor: Patricia Ricks
Course Title: Intro to Applied Study Skills
Phone: 536-7212
Class Meets: Friday 8:00-11:00 a m
Room: I - 105
Course Description:
This course has been designed for students with learning disabilities. An individualized course designed to provide instruction in academic skills in order to allow the learning disabled student to succeed in the community college setting. More than one lab may be taken concurrently or repeated with different content for a maximum of six units. Credit for this course will not apply to the associate degree.
Course Objective:
1. Identify specific learning objectives based on diagnostic test results and/or personal needs and interests.
2. Develop a Student Education Contract in conjunction with the instructor.
3. Demonstrate measurable progress toward the agreed upon objectives.
4. Understand the way in which his/her specific learning disabilities affect learning and develop compensatory methods for learning. (Applies to those who have a verified learning disability).
Evaluation:
Students will be evaluated on satisfactory attendance and satisfactory completion of the Student Educational Contract.
Method of Instruction:
One to one, small group instruction and feedback.
Attendance Requirements:
According to District Policy students may be dropped after unexcused absences exceed 6% of total hours for the term and must be dropped if unexcused absences exceed 12% of total hours. Absences will be excused if instructor is notified on or prior to the class meeting.
Assignments:
Students will be given assignments based on individual needs and interests in order to progress toward the objectives of their Student Education Contract.
Prepared by: Patricia Ricks