DSS Courses & Programs

This course is designed for students with disabilities who have limited skills in the area of note taking. This course will teach students various techniques to improve note-taking skills that can be used in all academic coursework and other settings.

This course is designed for students with disabilities. It will provide training in the use of computer technology in a word processing and internet environment. May be taken for credit 2 times.
(Beginning fall 2018 semester)

Learn what it takes to be a successful college student and create your own educational plan by enrolling in COUN 100C – College Orientation. This course is designed for students with disabilities. Students will learn campus policies and procedures, strengthen study skills, create a Student Educational Plan, and develop responsible academic and personal attitudes.This course is worth one (1) unit.

Gives you the opportunity to participate in resistive exercises with weights.

** Prerequisite: Entry into this class is based on the student’s previous medical history.

Emphasizes modified individual and team sport activities.

** Prerequisite: Entry into this class is based on the student’s previous medical history.

This course introduces special needs students to elements of several types of dance, including modern and contact improvisation. The course will enhance self-confidence, dexterity, decision making and self awareness through the usage of several factors involved in the pedagogical process.

Program Leaders: Adrienne Sanchez, MA and Marisa Lehmeier, MS

For more information, contact DSS at (714) 484-7104.

First Steps is a comprehensive summer experience! Students will:

• Participate in the English Summer Boost
• Enroll in and take a Counseling 100 course
• Develop a student educational plan
• Develop and apply study and learning strategies
• Learn about student services and take campus tours
• Learn about differences between high school and college
• Explore assistive technology supporting student success
• And much more!

Program Leader: Adrienne Sanchez, MA
SLS Counselor
E: asanchez@cypresscollege.edu
T: (714) 484-7104

The Study and Learning Strategies Program provides support to students needing assistance with enhancing their study and learning skills. The SLS Counselor will provide one-on-one sessions to Cypress College students to develop study strategies, enhance learning strengths, and boost skill weaknesses.

For more information, contact the DSS office at (714) 484-7104 or visit room CCCPLX-100 (next to the Financial Aid office).

Location: Business Building, Room 119 
Hours: Tuesdays, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Thursdays, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

For more information, call DSS at (714) 484-7104.

ARISE is an educational support and wellness hub. Staff focus on helping students develop organizational, academic and social skills, and provide students with support for their mental wellness. The hub has been designed to provide individualized support to students with Autism, but many students benefit from ARISE services. All students are welcome!  

• One on one support with ARISE support staff and counselor 
• Group sessions and workshops 
• Social support and community building 
• Emotional and mental health wellness 
• Safe space to connect with other students and/or ARISE staff 
• And much more!