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Special Education (SPED)

(Disabled Students Programs & Services)


Disability impacts many Americans, among whom are students who attend post-secondary educational institutions. The Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund estimates that a permanent disability affects nearly 17% of the population of the United States. Estimates are that one in seven persons in Santa Clara County will have a disability. Statistics indicate that 8.8% of full-time freshmen nationwide have a disabling condition (American Council on Education, American Freshman, National Norms: 1992).

De Anza College has served students with disabilities since 1973. Today, the college enrolls more than 2,000 students each year into programs that support students with disabilities. Four on- and off-campus programs serving these students comprise the Special Education Division. These are:

In addition, the Special Education Division offers a comprehensive program in our Computer Access Lab serving the computer related needs of students with disabilities. The state-funded High Tech Center Training Unit is a training and support facility for community college programs in assistive technology.

The Special Education Division is administered by Dr. Steven Sellitti, dean of Special Education/Applied Technologies. Assistance is provided by Pisamai Chamkasem, Program Coordinator. The Special Education administrative office is located in ATC 209. The Dean and Program Coordinator may be reached at (408) 864-8407.

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Page updated: September 5, 2007 De Anza College. Just What You Need.