Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS)

Students with disabilities at College of the Desert participate in the same activities and courses as any other student. Mandated accommodations and specialized services are offered to provide a more equitable educational experience and to help successfully integrate the student into college life. Interested students must meet with a DSPS counselor to apply for and discuss these services and accommodations.

Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) is located on the first floor of the Cravens Student Services Center and provides specialized instructional opportunities to qualified students. Specialized instructional programs include the DSPS High Tech Center, WorkAbility III, Social Skills 1 and 2, DSPS Transition to College, Wellness and Stress Management, Community Living Skills, Adapted Kinesiology courses, Adaptive Makerspace courses, and several other DSPS course offerings.

The WorkAbility III program also offers specialized courses, employment counseling, and placement assistance in cooperation with the California Department of Rehabilitation.

Participation in DSPS services is voluntary.  

760.773.2534
dsps@collegeofthedesert.edu
DSPS website
Cravens Student Services Center, First Floor

Counseling Faculty/Advisors:

Kimberly Brooks
kbrooks@collegeofthedesert.edu
760.862.1352

Victoria Curry
vcurry@collegeofthedesert.edu
760.636.7977

Donald O'Loghlin
dologhlin@collegeofthedesert.edu
760.776.7406

Paulina Cambron
pcambron@collegeofthedesert.edu
760.565.4867