Disabilities Support Program (DSP)

Students wishing to participate in and receive DSP services offered through the program are required to complete an intake application and required disability verification. Forms must be completed prior to participation in programs and/or services offered by the DSP   

Students who have temporary or permanent disabilities that affect academic performance may be eligible for support services. 

Ways to meet DSP Eligibility:  

1. Students receiving services through DSP must have a qualifying condition that is verified and is determined to result in an educational limitation by appropriate DSP professional staff. (Title 5 Regulations, Section 56006.) 

2. Eligible disabilities include Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), deaf and hard of hearing, autism spectrum, learning disability, blind and low vision, acquired brain injury, mental health, intellectual, physical disability, and any other disabilities which limit one or more major life activities, and which imposes an educational limitation (Title 5 Regulations, Section 56032-56044, 56002). 

Verification Documentation Examples: 

1. Examples of disability verification documentation: IEP, 504 Plan, LD Testing, Audiology Reports, Reports from a Hospital, Medical Professional, Veteran’s Hospital, and/or medical diagnosis sheet, etc.  

2. Students may not need to submit disability documentation if the disability can be verified by observation by certified DSP staff (e.g., wheelchair user, etc.). 

3. You can also use our EVC Disability Verification Form 

If you have any questions about DSP eligibility, please call DSP at (408) 270-6447.  

We are excited to have you be a part of the DSP at EVC!  Please complete the following steps to register with DSP.  

1. Apply to Evergreen Valley College    
   1. Evergreen Valley College Disabilities Support Program (DSP) services are only available to students who have applied to EVC and registered for DSP services.
   2. If you have not applied to EVC yet, please do so now Apply to EVC
2. Complete DSP Application     
   1. Fill out the make sure you fill out all applicable areas of the DSP Application.  If you would like a paper copy or alternate formats of our application, please contact DSP.  
3. Gather all Disability Verification Documentation.
   1. Please see the above section for more details on disability verification. Students must submit all necessary information and documentation before scheduling a DSP counseling appointment.
4. Submit your completed application and disability verification
   1. You can submit by email at:  evc.dsp@evc.edu
5. Schedule a DSP Counseling appointment
   1. After all the above steps are completed, your application and documents will be reviewed. Once a review is completed a DSP staff member will contact you within 1-2 business days to schedule an intake appointment with a DSP counselor or coordinator. If you do not hear from our office, please call 408.270.6447 to check on the status of your application. 

Need Assistance? 
If you have any questions about the steps above, please contact our DSP office during business hours at (408) 270-6447 or evc.dsp@evc.edu 

If you attend San Jose City College and you also attend, or plan on attending, Evergreen Valley College, please be aware that even though the two colleges are part of the same district, they are still separate colleges. If you want services through the Disabilities Support Program (DSP) at Evergreen Valley College you must first: 

1. Apply to Evergreen Valley College. 

2. Apply to the DSP at Evergreen Valley College (see details above) – even if you receive services through Student Accessibility Services (SAS) at San Jose City College.

EVC DSP students enrolled in English 1A, 1B, 1C, ESL 380, or ESL 390 (Fall 2025) wanting to take their English Department Final with testing accommodations at the DSP office, please note:

• Students must sign-up to test at the DSP using the sign-up form link below.

• It is the student’s responsibility to sign up for the finals before the deadline

• If you do not plan to test with DSP no sign-up is required.

EVC DSP Fall 2025 English Finals Sign Up Link

Deadline: Wednesday, Nov 19, 2025, by 5:00 pm (No Exceptions).

After the deadline, DSP will share the list of registered students with English instructors. On exam day, you must arrive at DSP at your assigned time to take the English Department Final.

Questions?
Call: 408-270-6447
Email: evc.dsp@evc.edu