Counseling
Our counseling department provides Academic, Vocational, Personal, and Disability-Related counseling.
What is special about DSPS Counseling?
DSPS helps to ensure that students with disabilities are able to participate in the mainstream programs and activities of the College. The Counselors in DSPS understand how having a disability may affect a student’s success in college and on the job. To help along the way, DSPS provides academic, vocational, and personal counseling to address both academic and disability-related issues.
DSPS Counselors will also work to identify appropriate individualized accommodations and services. These services are intended to prepare and support each student, enabling them to participate on an equal basis with their non-disabled peers.
Students must see a DSPS Counselor or Learning Disabilities Specialist when first entering the program. We will get to know them and their goals during this appointment. When verification of disability is received, we will develop an accommodations list, and help the student understand how to arrange each service. If they have difficulty explaining their needs to an instructor, we can help guide them through the process or facilitate their communication.
As each student continues to work toward their goals, they will meet with their Counselor to discuss progress, make adjustments to their academic or vocational plan, and talk about any changes in their disability or medications. We do not provide personal therapy, but may refer a student to community resources for assistance.
How can a student arrange a Counselor appointment?
Students may make an appointment with a DSPS Counselor at any time on a space-available basis. They simply may call 395-4334 or come by the DSPS main office in FACE-16 to schedule their appointment.
Students are urged to call as early as possible to reschedule any appointments they cannot keep, so another may be given that appointment time.
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