The Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) program provides support services, specialized instruction, and authorizes educational accommodations for students with disabilities so that they can participate fully and benefit equitably in their college experience.
Fall 2025 DSPS Priority Registration
Mark your calendars! DSPS Priority Registration for Fall 2025 will be May 5-6, 2025.
Academic Accommodation Plan (AAP) is developed with each student which links student's goals, curriculum, programs, and academic accommodations.
Academic Accommodations may include accommodated testing, assessment of learning disabilities, specialized counseling, interpreter services for students who are deaf, alternate media, access to adapted computers and software, priority registration and specialized instruction.
DSPS is committed to providing quality support services and specialized instruction, which enable students with verified disabilities to access and participate in all programs at Saddleback College. Services and supports, including counseling services, are available in person or remotely through Zoom or by telephone.
Applying for Services
Please see steps below to apply for DSPS if you are a new student.
New Students
If you are a new student at Saddleback College, please make sure that you apply to Saddleback College and get a student ID number. Once completed, you can then fill out and complete the DSPS Application for Services linked below.
Returning Students
If you are a returning student who has received DSPS accommodations or services at Saddleback College in the past, you DO NOT need to re-apply. Please contact DSPS to re-activate your accommodations or services.
Provide Verification of Disability. Examples of acceptable documentation include, but are not limited to:
- IEP
- Note from doctor or medical provider
- Department of Rehabilitation
- 504 Plan
- Veterans Affairs
- Regional Center
- Psych-educational report
- Social Security Office Documents
Meet with a DSPS counselor.
For appointments, counseling schedules, and drop-ins please email scdsps@saddleback.edu or call (949) 582-4885.
DSPS Application for Services
Contacts
DSPS Main Office
Office Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday:
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday:
8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday:
8 a.m. - 2 p.m.