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Disability Support Services

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Since its inception in 1974, DVC's Disability Support Services (DSS) has grown to serve over 1,500 students with disabilities each year.

DSS provides instruction and services to students with disabilities that are designed to increase access to college instructional programs. Students with acquired brain injuries, delayed learning, learning disabilities, hearing impairments, visual impairments, psychological disabilities, mobility disabilities, and chronic health conditions may qualify for services.

The DSS office is open for both in person services and remote communications, such as via email, phone, online, and zoom. Please email Nichole Santamaria if you have general questions or call 925-969-2182 and leave a message. For questions about the San Ramon campus, please email Irene Swain.

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Learn More About DSS

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DSS Services Overview

DSS provides instruction and services to students with disabilities that are designed to increase access to college instructional programs.

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DSS Student Handbook

The purpose of this handbook is to help you learn more about the programs we offer, the services available to you and how to obtain and use those programs and services.

Upcoming DSS Events

Apr 04

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DSS Executive Functioning Workshop - Study Skills

April 4, 2025

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Virtual

Apr 10

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DSS Executive Functioning Workshop - Memorization

April 10, 2025

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Pleasant Hill

Apr 24

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DSS Executive Functioning Workshop - Task Initiation

April 24, 2025

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Pleasant Hill

Contact Us

Disability Support Services

Pleasant Hill Student Services Center - SSC Room 248

Hours: M-Th 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.F 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

San Ramon West Building - SRC W Room 118

Hours: M-Th 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.