Main Number: (661) 722-6360 | Fax Number: (661) 722-6361
Online Information: https://www.avc.edu/students/student-services/osd
Office Hours: Monday-Thursdays 7:30AM-6PM | Fridays 7:30AM-11:30AM
Philosophy: The Office for Students with Disabilities encourages students to be as independent and self-reliant as possible. We work closely with each student to assess their special needs and will only provide those support services and accommodations that directly address a student's functional limitations as a result of their disability.
How to Qualify: OSD serves students with physical and/or cognitive disabilities who have an educational limitation resulting from their disability. Stop by the OSD office and pick up an enrollment packet if you are interested in receiving any of our services. Participation is voluntary and all information is kept confidential.
Support Services and Accommodations: Support services are based on the functional limitations resulting from your disability. Please be sure to follow the guidelines for each service you are eligible for.
Support services include: sign language interpreters, real-time captioning, readers, scribes, record lectures, textbooks in alternative formats, Kurzweil 3000, test accommodations, accessible seating, note takers, priority registration, handicapped parking, and use of the High Tech Center. Other support services may be available if deemed appropriate, please contact OSD for more information.
Student Responsibilities:
1. It is your responsibility to provide the OSD office with written verification of your disability and resulting educational functional limitations.
2. You are responsible for making your special needs known to your instructors, as soon as possible, thereby making it possible for you to work out any accommodations that might be necessary.
3. If you experience any difficulty in your classes, you need to notify OSD staff as soon as possible so that we have the opportunity to work with you in resolving the issue.
Steps to Obtaining Services
Apply online via http://www.avc.edu
Once you receive your initial welcome from AVC with your 900# and username, you will sign into your MyAVC portal (via AVC.edu) and complete the "Online Orientation" (under Student Success).
Apply for financial aid (fafsa.gov or CA Dream Act)
Fill out an online OSD application and drop off your Individualized Education Plan (IEP) prior to your intake appointment
The OSD Director or a Disability Services Specialist will review your OSD online application and disability verification and will call you to set up an intake appointment.
5. Register for your Summer/Fall courses online beginning early April 2020. Check your individual registration appointment on MyAVC.
Call OSD if you need any assistance!