Alameda County Educational Resources

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Chabot College- Disabled Student Resource Center
25555 Hesperian Boulevard
Hayward, CA 94545
Phone: (510) 723-6725

www.chabotcollege.edu/dsrc/

The Disabled Student Resource Center (DSRC) at Chabot College serves the needs of students with a variety of disabilities, including physical, communicative, psychological, and/or learning disabilities. The counseling staff provides academic, career, personal and crisis counseling, as well as assists students with successful transition to and beyond college. They provide academic assessment, Student Educational Plans, and referrals for diagnostic evaluations (which help meet Department of Rehabilitation requirements). The DSPS staff also assists with academic accommodations based on individual student needs (such as additional testing time for students with disabilities), community resources (such as special transportation services), and has a “High Tech Center” that includes adaptive computer equipment.

College of Alameda- Programs and Services for Students with Disabilities
555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial Parkway Avenue
Alameda, CA 94501
Phone: (510) 748-2326

http://alameda.peralta.edu/dsps

Programs and Services for Students with Disabilities (DSPS) offers academic advising, counseling, diagnostic testing, access to assistive technology, and other academic accommodations. It is important to meet with a DSPS counselor each semester to review the progress and to arrange for classroom accommodations.

Laney College- Disabled Students Program & Services
900 Fallon Street
Oakland, CA 94607
Phone: (510) 464-3428

www.laney.edu/wp/dsps/

Disabled Students Programs & Services (DSPS) determine and provide required academic accommodations for students with disabilities. Use of services is voluntary and offered to assist students with disabilities who are attending Laney College.  New students please call the Disability Resource Center (DRC) to make an intake appointment.

Las Positas College- Disability Resource Center (DRC)
3000 Campus Hill Drive
Livermore, CA 94550
Phone: (925) 424-1550

www.lospositascollege.edu/DSPS

Las Positas College is committed to excellence and accessibility for all students. The DRC offers academic and personal support for students with physical, communication, learning and psychological disabilities. Their goal is to encourage students to become independent and assertive participants in their own educational process. Accessibility in classes, facilities, and all services is their ultimate objective.

Merritt College- Disabled Services Program
12500 Campus Drive
Oakland, CA 94619
Phone: (510) 436-2429

www.merritt.edu/wp/dsp

The Disabled Services Program aims to provide equal access services that will empower students with disabilities to be successful at Merritt College. They provide accommodations based on the functional limitations of the disability in the academic setting, while empowering students with disability self-management and self-advocacy. They create a level playing field in the classroom so that students have the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities and not focus on the disability.

Ohlone College- Disabled Student’s Program & Services
43600 Mission Boulevard
Fremont, CA 94539
Phone: (510) 979-7401

www.ohlone.edu/org.dsps/

The Ohlone College Disabled Students Programs & Services (DSPS) are designed to open the doors to educational and occupational opportunities for students with disabilities. Their primary purpose is to provide an opportunity for all individuals to maximize their educational experience. Ohlone College encourages students with disabilities to participate (within the limits of their disabilities) in the same activities and courses as other students. Services are provided to meet the unique needs of students and help them achieve a successful college career.

Cerebral Palsy Guide
1073 Willa Springs Drive, Suite 2005
Winter Springs, FL 32708
(866) 882-9284

www.cerebralpalsyguide.com

Cerebral Palsy Guide is a national support organization dedicated to supporting anyone who has been affected by birth injuries, brain injuries, cerebral palsy, Erb’s palsy, and other developmental disabilities. We strive to provide answers and guidance to ensure that families receive the assistance that they need to help improve their overall quality of life.

**For more brain injury resources near Alameda County, please see Contra Costa County, San Francisco County, San Joaquin County, San Mateo County, Santa Clara County and Stanislaus County**