Disability Support Program and Services (DSPS)
(661) 763-7799
DSPS is committed to providing equal opportunities for all students with disabilities who have the desire and ability to benefit from college-level instruction. We support open access to the full range of college instructional and support services, academic success, advocacy, and campus-community liaison. In addition, we support the entire Taft College Staff in its efforts to effectively serve all students with disabilities enrolled at Taft College.
Services are provided to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities. Services include:
- Access to adaptive educational equipment, materials, and supplies
- Test-taking facilitation for students with disabilities
- Note-taking services
- Interpreting services
- Registration, priority enrollment assistance and related college services
DSPS concentrates its efforts on providing services that are not available elsewhere in the college. Specific services and accommodations are determined on a case-by-case basis after assessment of the student’s educational limitations based on a written verification of disability.
Taft College is committed to complying with all guidelines of the American Disability Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. The 504/ADA Coordinator is the Vice President of Student Services. Students with disabilities should contact DSPS as soon as they make the decision to attend the college. It is the student’s responsibility to notify the DSPS Office of their need for services. No qualified student with a disability shall be discriminated against or excluded from participation in any services, activities, or facilities on the basis of a disability.