Assessment and Accomodation
Students with Learning Disabilities

Arrangements may be made with Diane Hansen, the Coordinator of Academic Support and Disabled Student Services, to help learning disabled and physically and mentally challenged students pursue a successful program of study. Ms. Hansen coordinates services to students, including counseling, note taking, taping lectures, tutoring, and other accommodations. She is also responsible for investigating and handling student complaints of discrimination and overseeing compliance with federal, local and institutional laws and policies, in cooperation with Summit Medical Center Human Resources Office. See the Student Handbook and College Catalog for other information and policies.

Resources for Learning Disabilities Assessment

It is the responsibility of each student who seeks accommodations and services from Samuel Merritt College to provide a comprehensive, recent, written evaluation of his/her learning disabilities.

Public Resources:
All California Community Colleges Disabled Students Programs and Services, (DSPS) - including

Peralta Community Colleges:

1. College of Alameda, DSPS (510) 748-2329
2. Merritt College, DSPS (510) 436-2429
3. Vista College, DSPS (510) 841-8431, ext. 31

Chabot College, DSPS (510) 786-6660

State of California Department of Rehabilitative Services

1. 3350 MacArthur Boulevard, Oakland (510) 482-7075
2. Grand and Webster Streets, Oakland (510) 286-0511
3. Check the telephone book for your local office

Veteran’s Administration

1. Oakland, (510) 862-2901
2. Fremont 790-1518
3. Hayward 670-6163

Private Resources

Ann Martin Center
1250 Grand Avenue
Piedmont, CA 94610
(510) 655-7880

Caroline Summer, M.S.
2127 Ashby Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 549-1892

Julie Jervey, M.S.
2936 Domingo Avenue, Suite 3
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 848-6401

Nancy B. Larsen, M.Ed.
Tri-Valley Rehabilitation
915 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Ste 160
Danville, CA 94526
(510) 831-9592

Some health insurance HMO's will do this assessment.