De Anza College :: Special Education Division

Disabled Students Programs & Services (DSP&S) Welcome

De Anza College established its first programs for students with disabilities in 1973, making the college among the earliest in California to do so.

Today, under the leadership of the Dean of Special Education, the Division serves more than 1,600 students each year.

Our Mission

The mission of the Special Education Division is to ensure access to the college's curriculum, facilities and programs and to promote student success in realizing individual educational and vocational goals.

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Programs and Services

See below for brief program overviews and contact information.

Programs and Services

The Special Education Division Includes four on- and off- campus programs offering a comprehensive array of accommodations, special classes and support services.

Educational Diagnostic Center (EDC)

For Students with Learning Disabilities
Assessment, Accommodations and Services to
Promote Success in College Courses

Office Location: LCW 110
Phone: 408.864.8839
Program Contact: Kim Fuykyama
Web site: www.deanza.edu/edc

Adapted Physical Education (APE)

Fitness Classes for Students with Disabilities
Adapted Exercise, Aquatics and Outdoor Education

Office Location: Classes - PE 13 Office - PE 666
Phone: 408.864.8885
Program Contact: Melissa Sheldon
Web site: www.deanza.edu/ape

Disability Support Services (DSS)

For Students with Physical, Psychological, Sensory Impairments, ADD/ADHD, & Other Disabilities
Accommodations and Services, including Sign Language Interpreting/Captioning and Assistive Technology

DSS Location: SCS 41

Phone: 408.864.8753
TTY: 408.864.8748

Program Contact: Patricia Whelan
Web site: www.deanza.edu/dss

Deaf Services Location: SCS 25

Phone: 408.864.8755 (V/VP)

Email: deafservices@deanza.edu
Web site: www.deanza.edu/dss/deafservices

HOPE - De Anza

For Students with Developmental Disabilities
Off-Campus Sites Offering Work Preparation and Support

HOPE-De Anza: Whittier || 1555 Parkmoor Ave. San Jose, CA 95128
HOPE-De Anza: Alfred || 3080 Alfred St. Santa Clara, CA 95128
HOPE-De Anza: 10th || 2380 South 10th St. San Jose, CA 95128
Program Contact: Monica Sheirich Web site: www.deanza.edu/hope
Phone: 408.282.0427

Other Contact Information

To reach

Dean of the Special Education Division, DSPS administrator, ADA Officer
Executive heads of individual programs, click on Contact Us in the program web sites

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