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.
"Diversity is a fact. Equity is a choice. Inclusion is an action. Belonging is an outcome" - Arthur Chan
Disabled Student Programs and Services
Spring 2025 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 - 2:00 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
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.
Staff
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Dr. Maribel Costa DSPS Director costamp@lahc.edu (310) 233 - 4624 |
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Dr. Jassiel Dominguez DSPS Counselor domingh@lahc.edu (310) 233 - 4627 |
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Rosalind (Akilah) Runnels TRiO Director & Counselor runnelr@lahc.edu (310) 233 - 4537 |
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Patsy Gonzalez Adjunct DSPS Counselor gonzalpm@lahc.edu (310) 233 - 4629 |
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Liliana Ramirez Special Services Assistant ramirel10@lahc.edu (310) 233 - 4623 |
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Talia Rebollar Trainer/Presenter hernantp@lahc.edu (310) 233 - 4619 |
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Alejandra Barranco Unclassified Paid Intern barrana@lahc.edu (310) 233 - 4620 |
Cranium Cafe
Make an Appointment with a DSPS Counselor
Please see below for Cranium Cafe Scheduler.