Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS)

DSPS Mission Statement:

Fresno City College Disabled Student Programs and Services will create an accessible, inclusive campus environment using holistic, comprehensive, strategic services to empower students with disabilities and provide them access to pursue their academic, personal, and vocational goals.

The DSP&S office is currently open. DSP&S front desk staff are available M-Th, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Friday, 8 a.m to 1:00 p.m. We are also available via phone or email to answer general questions regarding DSP&S services. 

How to Apply to the DSPS Program

Virtual Lobby

DSPS Virtual Lobby

  • The DSPS Virtual Lobby staff are available for quick, drop-in questions from Faculty, Staff, and Students. 
  • New Students applying to DSPS for the first time, or students in need of a Student Educational Plan (SEP) are encouraged to contact our Front Desk at 559.442.8237 to schedule an appointment.

Virtual Lobby Hours of Operation:
Tuesday - 9 a.m. to  4 p.m.
Wednesday - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Closed for lunch from 12 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Do you need additional assistance with:

  • Submitting classroom assignments on Canvas?
  • A refresher on how to use Zoom to access your classes?
  • Logging into the DSPS AIM student portal?
  • Learning how to use Sonocent audio notetaker?
  • How to access Alternate Media Services?

One-on-one help is available through the DSPS Virtual Lobby!

Office Hours and Contact Information

DSP&S Office Hours

Monday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Friday - 8 a.m. - 1:00:p.m.

Counseling Appointment

Schedule an online appointment with your DSPS counselor.  If you are unable to schedule an online appointment, please call 559.442.8237 for assistance.

How to Schedule a Starfish Appointment

How to Attend Your Zoom Counseling Appointment

If you are in need of Interpreting Services for your counseling appointment, please complete the Interpreter Request Form

Contact

Phone voice/TDD: 559.442.8237
Fax: 559.499.6038
Video: 559.478.2756

Email: dsps@fresnocitycollege.edu

Location: Building A (#1)
Campus Map

Fresno City College
Attn: Disabled Students Program & Services (DSPS)
1101 E University Avenue
Fresno, CA 93741

DSP&S Director

Susan Arriola

susan.arriola@fresnocitycollege.edu

559.443.8561

Administrative Assistant

Jacquelyn Peters

jacquelyn.peters@fresnocitycollege.edu

559.442.8237 ext 8314

Office Staff

Monica Torres - Office Assistant 1

monica.torres@fresnocitycollege.edu

559.443.8589

Bahlie Borzini - Provisional Office Assistant 1

bahlie.borzini@fresnocitycollege.edu

559.442.8237

Ram Pathways Counselors

Ryan Blodgett - Business

ryan.blodgett@fresnocitycollege.edu

559.442.8237 ext. 8707

Schedule an online appointment with your counselor

Saul Fernandez - Health & Stem

saul.fernandez@fresnocitycollege.edu

559.442.8237 ext. 8740

Schedule an online appointment with your counselor

Brenda Escobedo - Tech and Trades

brenda.escobedo@fresnocitycollege.edu

559.442.8237 ext. 2072

Schedule an online appointment with your counselor

Rodrigo Escobedo - Health & Stem

rodrigo.escobedo@fresnocitycollege.edu

559.442.8237 ext. 2073

Schedule an online appointment with your counselor

Alyssa Larios - Transition to College, Dual Enrollment, and High School Enrichment

alyssa.larios@fresnocitycollege.edu

559.442.8237 ext. 8373

Schedule an online appointment with your counselor!

Tiffany Myers, DSP&S Department Chair; Culture, Education and Society

tiffany.myers@fresnocitycollege.edu

559.442.8237 ext. 8355

Schedule an online appointment with your counselor

Leslie Silva - Culture, Education & Society

leslie.silva@fresnocitycollege.edu

559.442.8237 ext. 8709

Schedule an online appointment with your counselor

Patrick Tackett - Arts, Communication & Language

patrick.tackett@fresnocitycollege.edu

559.442.8237 ext. 8157

Schedule an online appointment with your counselor

Sage Talbot - College 2 Career Counselor/Coordinator

sage.talbot@fresnocitycollege.edu

559.442.8237 ext. 8316

Schedule an online appointment with your counselor

Brandon Wong - Transition to College

brandon.wong@fresnocitycollege.edu

559.442.8237 

Schedule an online appointment with your counselor

 

Outreach and Transition to College

Stephanie Salazar - Provisional

stephanie.salazar@fresnocitycollege.edu

559.442.8237, ext. 8553

Alternate Media

Michael Gerard

michael.gerard@fresnocitycollege.edu

559.442.8237 ext. 8374

Mobility Driver

Molly Vang

molly.vang@fresnocitycollege.edu

559.442.8237 ext. 8708

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services

Tabitha DuBois

tabitha.dubois@fresnocitycollege.edu

559.442.8237 ext. 8781

Instructors

Jessica Fisher

jessica.fisher@fresnocitycollege.edu

559.442.8237 ext. 8706

Jerry Hentzler

jerry.hentzler@fresnocitycollege.edu

559.442.8237 ext. 8377

Darlene Loftis

darlene.loftis@fresnocitycollege.edu

559.442.8237 ext. 8249

Bobbie Wells

bobbie.wells@fresnocitycollege.edu

559.442.8237 ext. 2235

Testing

Rachel Barcellos

rachel.barcelos@fresnocitycollege.edu

559.442.8237 ext.2014

Cindy Desutter

cindy.desutter@fresnocitycollege.edu

559.442.8237 ext. 8390

Maria Wiget

maria.wiget@fresnocitycollege.edu

559.442.8237 ext. 8391

Student Workers/General Questions/Canvas Assistance

Elijah Duran - Transition to College Academic Mentor

elijah.duran@fresnocitycollege.edu

559.442.8237 ext. 2071

Additional Information

Forms

AIM Forms

Apply to be a Notetaker

How to upload notes into AIM

How to access notes in AIM