College of San Mateo Disabled Students Programs and Services

The Disability Resource Center (DRC) facilitates equal access to an education for all students who have disabilities (permanent or temporary) by providing academic adjustments, counseling, and support services in accordance with State and Federal law. Additionally, the DRC serves as a resource for college staff to ensure an inclusive environment.

If you have any questions regarding eligibility to receive accommodations and services at the DRC, please contact us to make an appointment.

The College of San Mateo’s Adapted Physical Education Wellness program is designed for anyone who may have a disabling or limiting condition. We tailor our classes to help you achieve your fitness goals exercising in a safe and successful environment.

The objectives of the program include providing classes to increase cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength, improve overall flexibility and to provide a great place for socialization. Our ultimate goal is to improve the quality of your life through appropriate physical activity.

Learning Disabilities Services

The Learning Disabilities (LD) Specialist supports students in attaining their academic goals. They offer strategies for learning difficulties, make recommendations for accommodations, and foster self-advocacy skills.

Assistive Technology Access and Services
The Disability Resource Center (DRC) provides computer access, training, and support for students who have disabilities including those who are blind or have limited vision. Our Assistive Technology Specialist offers courses in Kurzweil 3000 and Dragon Naturally Speaking and works one-on-one with students who need additional support. The DRC support staff offers assistance in the DRC lab as well as provides alternate formats for print materials. The DRC ensures that fully accessible computer workstations are available across campus.

Alternate Media Services
Course materials and textbooks in alternate formats such as Braille, e-text, audio, or large print are available in the DRC upon request. The DRC has a CCTV available for student use.

Software
The DRC provides access to and assistance with assistive technology software:
Kurzweil 3000, scanning/text-to-speech software
Dragon Naturally Speaking, voice recognition
JAWS, screen reader
MAGic, magnification
Internet Access
Access to the Internet using assistive technology (Kurzweil 3000, JAWS, MAGic).

Accessible Computer Workstations
Fully accessible workstations (Kurzweil 3000, JAWS, MAGic) are available on all computers in the following campus computer labs, (Dragon Naturally Speaking is available upon request):
Assessment Center Building 10, Room 370 (+laptops)
Learning Center Building 10, Room 220.
Disability Resource Center Building 10, Room 120J (+laptops)
Business Labs Building 14, Rooms 101, 103, 105.
Reading/English as a Second Language Building 18, Rooms 101(+laptops), 103.
Computer & Information Science (CIS) Lab Building 19, Room 12
Labs with Kurzweil 3000 V15
CAD Labs Building 19, Rooms 104, 110.
Library (Kurzweil 3000, JAWS, MAGic)
Workstation with a scanner
Workstation without scanner
CCTV