Student DSS Resources
Guides, Handbooks, and Forms
Procedures and Guidelines
- DSS Complaint Resolution Procedures
- DSS Remote Testing Procedure for Students
- Guidelines for Service Animals
- How to Register for Classes
Academic Support
DSS Homework and Study Assistance
Fall 2024
Homework and study help (1/2 hour sessions) is available to currently-registered DSS students.
Day | Time | Location |
Mondays through Thursdays | 11 a.m. – 5:45 p.m. | DSS Computer Lab |
DSS Tutoring
Spring 2024
Math and English tutoring sessions (1/2 hour) are available to currently registered DSS students.
Subject | Day and Time | Location |
Math (stats, algebra, calculus) | Tuesdays, 2:30 –5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 12–3 p.m. Thursdays, 1:30–5:30 p.m. | DSS Computer Lab |
English | Mondays, 2–5:45 p.m. Tuesdays, 2–5:45 p.m. Wednesdays, 2–5 p.m. Thursdays, 2–5:45 p.m. | DSS Computer Lab |
Cypress College Learning Resource Center (LRC)
California Students — Online Tutoring and Homework Help
Online Tutoring
Free 24/7 online tutoring and homework help for California students.
Alternate Media, Inclusive Technology, and High Tech Center
Alternate Media Applications
Title | Platform | Description | Price |
Fusion | Windows | JAWS and ZoomText combo | Free to Cypress College students registered with DSS and taking classes. |
Kurzweil 3000 / 1000 | Windows/MAC Standalone and web versions | E-text reader, comprehensive study tool (Scan, Read, Write) | Free to Cypress College students registered with DSS and taking classes. |
JAWS | Windows | Screen reader | On-site license. Free to Cypress College students registered with DSS and taking classes. |
ZoomText | Windows | Magnification | On-site license free to Cypress College students registered with DSS and taking classes. |
Inclusive Technology
Mobile Apps
Title | Platform | Description | Price |
Seeing AI | iPhone/iPad | Reads text from camera, identifies product barcodes Recognizes currency | Free |
Be My Eyes | iOS/Android | Allows blind/low vision individuals to receive assistance through someone via a video call | Free |
Voice Dream Reader | iPhone/iPad | Can read and highlight text from various file types (DOCS,PDF,TXT) Can also scan in documents with optional Scanner app. | Paid |
BlindSquare | iOS | Helps users navigate areas and identify points of interest | $39.99 |
Talkback | Android | Screen Reader built into Android phone | Built in accessibility feature |
VoiceOver | iOS | Screen Reader built into iPhone | Built in accessibility feature |
Web/Mobile App Resources
Title | Platform | Description | Price |
Natural Reader | Windows/MAC/iOS/Google | Reads content from the web | Free/paid for advanced features |
Equatio | Windows/MAC/iOS/Android | Math equation creator | Paid |
Read Aloud | Google Chrome | Web based text reader | Free |
Accessible Periodic Table | Windows | Works with screen reading software | Free |
Otter Web Based Notaking | Windows/iOS Compatible with MAC, must use Chrome browser | Record lecture, auto-generates text transcription of lecture, insert comments/pictures into notes | Free(300 min per month), Paid (6,000 min per month) |
Glean Notetaking App | Windows/iOS Compatible with MAC, Chrome browser recommended | Record lecture, transcription available after recording, insert Power Point slides (web only), | Various pricing/plan options |
Notability | iOS and Mac OS | Record lectures, allows for annotation of PDF’s | Free to Paid options |
Helperbird | Chrome extension & iOS app | Helps to make web content more accessible. Includes fonts for Dyslexia | Free to Paid options |
Cypress College High Tech Center in DSS
All students who are registered with DSS have access to our High Tech computer lab during normal business hours. All computers are equipped with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Reader. Adaptive software/hardware is also available. This includes:
- Zoomtext Screen Magnification
- JAWS Screen Reading
- Kurzweil 1000
- Kurzweil 3000 (student account login)
- Scanners
- Mini-Keyboards
- CCTV