Disabilities Support Program (DSP)

Disabilities Support Program (DSP) services are available to Evergreen Valley College (EVC) students whose disabilities cause educational limitations and impact educational access and performance.

To be eligible to register with DSP, a student must:

1. Have applied and be admitted at Evergreen Valley College (EVC)
2. Be a student with a qualifying disability / condition that limits one or more major life activities and imposes an educational limitation, and
3. The disability is verifiable through disability documentation or through observation by qualified DSP staff if the disability is observable.

Students with temporary disabilities that affect academic access, or performance may also be eligible for temporary DSP support services and are encouraged to apply.

Some examples of disabilities that may qualify students for DSP services include, but are not limited to:

• Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
• Deaf and Hard of Hearing
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Learning Disabilities
• Blind and Low Vision
• Acquired Brain Injury
• Mental Health Disabilities
• Intellectual Disabilities
• Physical Disabilities
• Any other disability that limits one or more major life activities and results in an educational limitation

(Title 5 Regulations, Sections 56002, 56032–56044)

To determine eligibility, DSP requires verification of a disability. Verification may occur through:

• Disability verification documentation, or
• Observation by certified DSP staff, when appropriate

Details and examples of acceptable disability verification documentation are provided in the DSP Application section below.

We welcome you to the Disabilities Support Program at Evergreen Valley College. Please complete the steps below to register for DSP services.  

1. Apply to Evergreen Valley College    
   Before applying for Disabilities Support Program (DSP) services, make sure you are first admitted to EVC as a student. If you have not applied to EVC yet, please Apply to EVC first.

2. Complete and submit the DSP Application and Disability Verification

   1. Complete the DSP Application. Ensure all fields are filled and signed before submitting to DSP. Contact DSP staff for assistance or to request a paper copy or an alternate format of the application if needed.
   2. Provide Disability Verification to DSP
      Please submit disability documentation that verifies your disability /diagnosis. Examples of documentation that can be submitted as disability verification include, but are not limited to:
      • Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 Plan that lists your disability
      • Learning Disability (LD) assessment or other psychological testing reports
      • Audiology reports
      • Medical documentation from a hospital or licensed medical professional
      • Documentation from a Veteran’s Administration or Social Security Administration that states your disability
      • Medical diagnosis forms or reports

   OR

   Students may have their doctors or certified professionals complete the EVC Disability Verification Form and submit the completed and signed disability verification form to DSP.

   Disability verification documentation may not be required if your disability can be verified through observation by certified DSP staff.

   c. Submit your completed DSP application and disability verification documentation by email to: evc.dsp@evc.edu

3. Schedule and attend a DSP Intake Appointment to participate in an interactive meeting to develop your individualized Academic Accommodation Plan
   Once your application and documentation are received, DSP staff will review your materials.
   • A DSP staff member will contact you within 1–2 business days to schedule an intake appointment with a DSP counselor or coordinator.
   • If you do not hear from our office, please call (408) 270-6447 to check on the status of your application and request an appointment.

Need Assistance? 
If you have questions about eligibility, documentation, or the application process, please contact DSP during business hours:

📞 (408) 270-6447

📧  evc.dsp@evc.edu

Note: Active Status with DSP-Once registered with the DSP program, to maintain continued active status with the DSP and eligibility for priority registration through the DSP program, registered students are required to have at least one follow-up appointment with the program each academic year.

Upcoming Events: 

 

Important Dates/ Deadlines:

 

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• Monday, Thursday & Friday: 9.00 am - 2.00 pm*
• Tuesday & Wednesday: 2.00 pm-5.00 pm*

Please note:

• *Testing outside of the block testing hours due to hardship may be arranged with 7 days prior notice (Ex. Wednesday 2pm - 7pm). Prior notice is required to allow DSP staff to review the request, plan, and make necessary arrangements prior to approval.
• *Fridays: Students testing until 2:00 PM must report for testing prior to DSP front desk closure at 1.00 pm.
• Testing center is reserved exclusively for English Finals testing on the day of English Finals
• No testing on holidays and during planned office closures