Empowering Disabled Students

Disabled Student Programs and Services and the Academic Success Action Plan (TRiO project) ensure every student with a disability at Los Angeles Harbor College experiences an academic journey that is accessible, enriching, and fulfilling. We believe in fostering equal and equitable opportunities while supporting our student's educational dreams through dedicated support, reasonable accommodations, adaptive curriculum and instruction, and assistive technology.

A picture of seven DSPS staff and faculty.

"Diversity is a fact. Equity is a choice. Inclusion is an action. Belonging is an outcome" - Arthur Chan

Disabled Student Programs and Services

Fall 2024 Office Hours
Monday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Location
Technology Building
1st Floor, Suite 118

Contact
Email: dsps@lahc.edu
Phone: (310) 233 - 4629
Facebook: @LAHCDSPS
Instagram: @dsps_lahc

Important Links

Faculty Links

Request DSPS Presentation

Request an informational presentation for your class or department. DSPS offers a variety of workshops, and trainings on a variety of disability topics that can be tailored to students, faculty, staff, or administrators.

Submit your request here: https://bit.ly/DSPSPresentation

Refer a Student to DSPS

Has a student disclosed to you that they have a disability? Or do you know of a student that is struggling academically and might qualify for DSPS? Confidentially refer them to us and we will do the rest.

Refer a student here: https://bit.ly/DSPSReferral

A picture of DSPS staff at the Disability Pride event at LAHC.

Programs with DSPS

TRiO - Project ASAP

(Academic Success Action Plan)
Project A.S.A.P. is a federally funded TRiO Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education. This Project offers an intensive service and instructional package to a select number of students with disabilities in support of the full attainment of graduation and transfer goals. Project A.S.A.P. activities are designed to support full student success (including financial literacy) with an emphasis on improving student retention rates and academic performance.

Adaptive Kinesiology

The program serves the ever-changing needs of the community’s diverse special needs population. As for people with special needs, the program is designed to ensure progressive exercise therapy and a safe environment by promoting skills and activities for lifetime fitness, wellness, mobility, and quality of life.

High-Tech Center

The High-Tech-Center is a unique computer lab for students with disabilities specializing in adaptive computer technology and software. The primary purpose of the Accessible Computer Lab is to support Educational Access and Equity for students with disabilities.

This is accomplished by teaching computer adaptations and providing instruction in computer skills that can be transferred to other courses on campus. The Lab is open to all students who benefit from using the specialized software.

Additionally, the center provides a variety of college preparedness courses listed under Learning Foundations, in the college catalog, in reading comprehension, mathematics, keyboarding proficiency, word processing, and assistive technology. The Lab is located in the Learning Resource Center, on the first floor (1st), Room 115.