Resource Number: 65925265
Alternate name: SAS was formerly known as Disability Support Programs and Services; DSPS

Description
If you have a disability, Student Accessibility Services (SAS) offers a wide variety of services to support your needs and enhance your educational experience at Sierra College.

Accessibility maps are available for locations such as:

• Rocklin Campus
• Nevada County Campus
• Tahoe-Truckee Campus
• Roseville

SAS Services Offered

• Individualized academic, disability, and vocational counseling and advocacy
• Priority registration
• Academic accommodations/adjustments and support services
  • Accommodation Certification Forms can be completed for extra time on exams or a note-taker
• Alternate media and assistive technology
  • Call (916) 660-7212 for more information on specialized software and hardware
  • Assistive software and support include:
    • Scan/Read programs for learning/visual disabilities
    • Screen Readers
    • Magnification
    • Speech Recognition
    • Writing Development and Organization
    • Notetaking Solutions
  • Assistive hardware includes: 
    • Braille embosser
    • Tactile image enhancer
    • Closed circuit TV magnifiers
    • Portable keyboard note-takers
• Captioning and Interpreter Services
• Liaison with and referral to campus and community services
• Diagnostic assessment of learning disabilities (limited service)

Accommodations and Support
Academic accommodations, adjustments, and support services are individually based on the functional limitations resulting from a disability and how the limitation impacts academic performance in the educational environment. Learn more about our Learning Disability Services.

For more information on how to apply, how to verify your disability, confidentiality, contacts, and other resources, please visit the Student Accessibility Services webpage.

Sources:

• Student Accessibility Services - Sierra College - www.sierracollege.edu/student-services/support-programs/student-accessibility-services
• Learning Disability Services - www.sierracollege.edu/student-services/support-programs/student-accessibility-services/#lds
• Testing Center - www.sierracollege.edu/home/academics/academic-support/testing-services

Program Phones: 916-660-7460 Student Accessibility Services Rocklin 530-274-5330 Student Accessibility Services Nevada County 530-550-2225 Student Accessibility Services Tahoe Truckee 916-660-7212 Alternate Media and Assistive Technology

Main Contact Rocklin Student Accessibility Services 916-660-7460 dsps@sierracollege.edu Senior Administrator Nevada County Student Accessibility Services 530-274-5330 nccdsps@sierracollege.edu

Website: www.sierracollege.edu/student-services/support-programs/dsps/index.php

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