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Disability Support Services
At Diablo Valley College, we provide all students an equal opportunity for success. Disability Support Services (DSS) ensures that students with disabilities have access to all that DVC has to offer. The DSS program offers appropriate support services, curriculum, instruction, and adaptive technology. We look forward to working with you as you embark on your college adventure.
If you have any questions please contact Rachel DeChristofaro at 925-969-2182 for further assistance. For more information, visit the DSS Office located in the Student Services Center, Room 248 on the main DVC campus, or call 925-969-2185.
Pleasant Hill Campus Accessible Map - pdf
Note: Priority registration
The last day for new DSS students to request priority registration for Spring 2019 is Thursday, November 14. However, students can still apply for other accommodations, such as testing or note taking services. After this date their priority registration will go into effect for Spring 2020.
DSS Staff Directory
Disability Support Services Pleasant Hill campus Fall office hours:
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Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday Tuesday only August 20, 27 and September 3 |
8 am - 5 pm 8 am - 7 pm |
| Fridays | 8 am - 3 pm |
High Tech Center Fall hours:
| Monday, Tuesday and Thursday | 8:30 am - 4 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am - 5:30 pm |
DVC/DSS Tutoring hours:
| English (Writing, and Study skills) |
SSC 250 (High Tech Center) | Tuesday and Wednesday | 10 am - 2 pm |
| Math: (Any subject that relates to math) |
SSC 250 (High Tech Center) | Tuesday and Wednesday | 10 am - 2 pm |
San Ramon Campus information:
San Ramon campus web site
DSS contact person Carolyn Warren 925-551-6239
To make a counseling appointment call 925-551-6209
Testing Accommodations - East Building E164
| Monday | 12:30-3:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 12:30-3:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 12:30-3:30 pm |
| Thursday | 6-9 pm |
Apply for DSS services
- Apply for permanent or temporary services, and find out what documentation is required.
- WorkAbility III provides job placement and retention services to DOR-eligible Diablo Valley College students with disabilities who want to go to work.
DSS services
The major objective of the Disability Support Services Office at DVC is to assure educational access for students with disabilities. DSS concentrates its efforts on providing programs and services that are not available elsewhere in the college. Authorization for each service must be provided by a DSS counselor.
DSS student rights
It's important to know your rights as a DVC/DSS student.
Campus resources
Learn about additional resources that may be available to you at DVC.
Community resources
Need help outside of campus? Find helpful links and contact information.
Information for faculty
Helpful information for faculty.
Information for parents
New students and parents interested in the DSS program.
Contact Disability Support Services
| DSS Office Telephone: | 925-969-2182 |
| Deaf/Hard of hearing only Sorenson V.R.S | 925-270-1660 |
| Manager: | David Hagerty |
| Telephone: | 925-969-2176 |
| Email: | DHagerty@dvc.edu |
| Office location: | SSC-248 campus map |
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
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| Extended office hours August 19 to September 6 |
8 am - 5 pm | 8 am - 7 pm | 8 am - 5 pm | 8 am - 5 pm | 8 am - 3 pm |
| Normal office hours August 19 to December 20 |
8 am - 5 pm | 8 am - 5 pm | 8 am - 5 pm | 8 am - 5 pm | 8 am - 3 pm |