Spring 2014
Committee:
Equity and Diversity Committee
Whereas, Historically Students that are deaf and hard of hearing seek educational support services and accommodations that are often facilitated through local Disabled Student Programs and Services on campus.
Whereas, In California, each community college campus has a DSPS office that provides educational support services to students with disabilities, yet for students that are deaf and hard of hearing, these services and accommodations are often inadequate to support student success and meet their educational needs; and
Whereas, Deaf and hard of hearing students need specific accommodations such as video phone access, closed captioned video, note takers, qualified sign language counselors and interpreters for educational success;
Resolved, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges encourages colleges to advocate for the creation of Deaf and hard of hearing Resources Centers on all 112 Community College Campuses adhering to proper college channels, which includes, but is not limited to; college administration, college student government, and general advocacy;
Resolved, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges advocates for an onsite Deaf and hard of hearing Resources Centers or Deaf Space providing deaf and hard hearing Student with services for academic success, counseling services, and assistance for transitioning in and out of college.
Whereas, In California, each community college campus has a DSPS office that provides educational support services to students with disabilities, yet for students that are deaf and hard of hearing, these services and accommodations are often inadequate to support student success and meet their educational needs; and
Whereas, Deaf and hard of hearing students need specific accommodations such as video phone access, closed captioned video, note takers, qualified sign language counselors and interpreters for educational success;
Resolved, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges encourages colleges to advocate for the creation of Deaf and hard of hearing Resources Centers on all 112 Community College Campuses adhering to proper college channels, which includes, but is not limited to; college administration, college student government, and general advocacy;
Resolved, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges advocates for an onsite Deaf and hard of hearing Resources Centers or Deaf Space providing deaf and hard hearing Student with services for academic success, counseling services, and assistance for transitioning in and out of college.