The following steps must be followed PRIOR to joining DSPS

• Apply to Rio Hondo College: Riohondo.edu – Click: Become a Student, APPLY NOW
• Complete Placement Tool & Online Orientation
• Apply for FINANCIAL AID! You must file a FAFSA or DREAM ACT to qualify for the Rio Promise

There are three (3) criteria to meet to be eligible for disability services.

1. You must complete an intake appointment and want to participate in the program voluntarily.
2. You must have a professionally documented disability
3. The disability must present a barrier to the learning process.

Documentation of A Disability

Professional documentation of a diagnosed disability is essential for determining barriers in education and providing academic adjustments or services. The documentation should be current and include diagnosis information (with diagnosis code) to assist the DSPS professional to determine the academic adjustment a student needs to permit equal access to educational activities. Colleges and universities require disability documentation that shows the student has a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Because these laws are different than the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which only applies to students with disabilities in K-12, new or additional documentation may be required. For specific disability documentation guidelines, please contact DSPS. 

Student Rights: Participation by students with disabilities in the Disabled Students Program and Services shall be entirely voluntary.  Receiving support services, equipment or instruction shall not preclude a student from also participating in any other course, program, or activity offered by the college.  All records maintained by the DSPS personnel pertaining to students with disabilities shall be protected from disclosure.

Student Responsibilities:  Students receiving support service, equipment or instruction shall:

1. Comply with the student code of conduct adopted by the College and all other applicable statutes and regulations related to student conduct (cross-reference – Student Conduct);
2. Be responsible in their use of DSPS and adhere to written service provision policies adopted by DSPS; and
3. Make measurable progress toward the goals established in the student’s Student Educational Contract (SEC) or, when the student is enrolled in a regular college course, meet academic standards established by the College.
4. All services and academic adjustments must be requested in a timely fashion and approved by a DSPS Specialist or Counselor each semester.In order to remain eligible for these services, students must update their files in DSPS once per semester. It is your responsibility to:
   • Schedule follow-up appointments with your Counselor
   • Request academic adjustments for your classes each semester
   • Update your Academic Accommodation Plan
   • Meet with a Counselor to update your Student Education Plan (SEP)
   • Provide a copy of your class schedule each semester.

   Do not forget that as a DSPS Student, you have access to:

   • The DSPS computer lab during regular business hours
   • 10 free prints every semester
   • Priority Registration

INSTRUCTIONS: Use this form to report and/or refer concerns within the Rio Hondo College community for the purpose of filing a complaint on issues related to DSPS services and/or DSPS Staff.

INSTRUCTIONS: Use this form to report and/or refer concerns within the Rio Hondo College community for the purpose of filing a complaint on issues related to grades.

Student Conduct Violations