Who can receive services from DSPS?
According to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, a person with a disability is described as (1) having a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of a person’s major life activities, (2) having a record of such an impairment, or (3) being regarded as having such an impairment. Types of disabilities can include: Physical, Communication, Learning, Acquired Brain Injury, Developmentally Delayed Learner, Hearing, Vision, Psychological or even Multiple Disabilities. There will be a need to verify your disability and identify the related educational limitations at the beginning of your involvement with DSPS. To be recommended for DSP&S support services a prospective student should demonstrate at least the following abilities: A. Potential to benefit from instruction in a group; B. Ability to do simple work independently with some cues/assistance; C. Ability to follow directions and to attend to learni
