ACCESS Resource Center

 

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One Stop Center, Bldg. 23 

Phone: (760) 245-4271 ext. 2212 

VRS: (760) 429-7491

Email: ACCESS@vvc.edu 

 

For assistance contact ACCESS:

Phone: (760) 245-4271 ext. 2212 

VRS: (760) 429-7491

Email: ACCESS@vvc.edu

 

As we transition into an online education platform, you will continue to receive support from your ACCESS Team. Our commitment, to students with disabilities, continues today! 

Please do not wait to contact ACCESS IMMEDIATELY if you need assistance

Students currently receiving services with ACCESS:

If you require accommodations for online classes, you must send your instructors a copy of your Accommodation Plan (PASSPORT). If you need a copy, contact ACCESS.

If you have any difficulty using this web page contact helpdesk@vvc.edu or 760-372-7500

 

NEW! Listen to the ACCESS Brochure online, read by Sherri Pierce.

[ ACCESS Brochure - TEXT VERSION ]

Referral form link

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Department Information

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Office Hours:

  • REGULAR OFFICE HOURS
    • Monday through Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
    • Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • SUMMER SESSION HOURS
    • Monday through Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
    • Friday:  Closed

**During Summer it is best to call and schedule an appointment if you need to meet with a counselor.

What does ACCESS do?

Victor Valley College ACCESS extends to individuals with communicative, developmental, learning, psychological, physical, visual, and/or hearing disabilities the opportunity to acquire the necessary knowledge and skills for increased self-actualization and independence. These skills may also be used to gain a college degree or for vocational development leading to employment.

The ACCESS Resource Center has been designed to respond on an individual basis to the needs of Victor Valley College students with disabilities that are eligible for services. The aim is to intervene when a developmental, learning, physical, and/or psychological limitation interferes with the instructional process provided by the College. This allows students an equal opportunity to the same quality education as any other student. With the growing awareness on the part of all people regarding human rights and equal access, all students need to understand that it is ability not disability that counts.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the program, you must have a disability verified by a physician, psychologist or other appropriate professional. If you have a learning disability, you should bring copies of your test scores. Moreover, if you believe you have a learning disability, but have not been tested, we administer the test at our facilities for community college eligibility purposes only.

Students who may qualify for services include, but are not limited to, Developmentally Delayed Learners, Acquired Brain Injury, Physical, Communication, Learning, Psychological and Other Disabilities.

How to apply to the program

           **Students must have an active VVC student ID**

Apply Here

Disability Verification Form

  1. Contact ACCESS if you have any questions on how to apply at 760-245-4271 ext. 2212 or email access@vvc.edu; Video Rely # 760-429-7491).
  2. Submit your online application using the 'APPLY" link above. You will be prompted to attach "verification of disability" documentation. 
    1. You can obtain written disability documentation from the licensed professional, by printing/downloading the Disability Verification Form (above) and have it completed by a licensed medical professional;  if you have a High School IEP, or other written disability documentation, this may work in place of licensed professional documents. 
    2. If you are experiencing a learning problem, but do not have documentation, CLICK HERE and follow the directions for connecting with the ACCESS Learning Disability Counselor.
  3. ACCESS staff will review the documentation for eligibility you provided and will contact you via email or phone for next steps; this may include scheduling an eligibility appointment with an ACCESS counselor.
  4. Once you have an ACCESS Counseling appointment, ACCESS Counselor will determine if you are eligible for the program; if eligible/approved, the Counselor will create an Academic Accommodation Plan (My Eligibility), orientation to ACCESS services, and sign any necessary paperwork.

~Documentation of disability must accompany your application such as:

  • Deaf or Hard of Hearing - audiogram
  • IEP/504 Plan
  • Learning Disability - Psych-evaluation including test scores
  • Physical Disability - Medical documentation from Physician
  • Psychological Disability - Psychologist
  • Visual Disability - Optometrist Exam