DSPS determines reasonable accommodations on a case by case basis, by reviewing the disability verification documentation and an interactive process with each student. Following are some of the supportive services which may be approved as reasonable accommodations, depending on the nature of the student's educational limitations, to assure access to educational activities at East Los Angeles College:
DSP&S ACCOMMODATION
Counseling (vocational and academic)
Registration/Enrollment assistance
Note-taking services
Sign language interpreters
High Tech Center (computer accessibility)
Sign language interpreters
Learning Disability Assessment
Test-taking accommodations
Tutoring/Individualized
Liaison with on-campus and off-campus programs
Liaison with Department of Rehabilitation
Instructional material-braille, large print, e-text, etc.
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT
Adaptive computer software & hardware
Smartpens or recorders
Text enlargers
Textbook scanner/reader
Voice-assisted computer programs & more
HOW TO APPLY FOR DSP&S
The process for enrolling in DSP&S and authorization for support services requires that students make an appointment with one of our disability specialists. Appointments can be made in person or by calling our office during our open office hours. Hours vary by semester.
What to bring to your intake appointment:
Student ID number
Verification of Disability, such as an IEP, medical diagnosis verification, etc.
Transcripts from other colleges (if applicable)
Student Services Building
(E1 - 160)
Email: dsps@elac.edu
Phone: (323) 265-8787
Fax: (323) 265-8714
Mondays to Thursdays: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Fridays: 9:00AM - 3:00PM
Monterey Park Campus
Mondays to Wednesdays: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursdays: 12:00PM - 5:00PM
Tuesdays to Fridays: Closed
South Gate Campus
South Gate: SG-124
https://www.elac.edu/south-gate
In June 2024 we'll bid farewell to our beloved ELAC South Gate Educational Center in South Gate as we pave the way for our future home just down the street. While the new campus takes shape, we're committed to ensuring a seamless transition for all our students.
Note that in the class schedule classes at South Gate High School will be listed as SGHS followed by the room number (i.e. SGHSB24 is South Gate High School Bungalow 24). Classes at Odyssey High School will be listed as ODYSHS followed by the room number (i.e. ODYSHS202 is Odyssey High School room 202)