DSS Resources for Students and Families

Tools to put success in reach

Discover disability support services and resources at NOCE and in Orange County. Find forms, handbooks, and accommodations here. Questions? Contact the DSS office at (714) 808-4719

DSS Resources for Students & Families

• DSS Student Resources

  Use these resources to apply for and succeed in NOCE classes and programs. Get information about policies and procedures:  

  • Attendance Policy
  • DSS Application for Services Policy
  • DSS Suspension of Services Policy
  • DSS Student Handbook
  • Great Apps for College Success
  • Grievance Procedures
  • NOCCCD Standards of Student Conduct
  • SensusAccess – Alt Media Converter
• DSS Parents & Family Resources

  Find NOCE resources to help your student apply for DSS services, programs, or classes:

  • DSS Application for Services Policy
  • DSS Parent Handbook
  • NOCCCD Standards of Student Conduct
  • DSS Suspension of Services Policy
• Student & Family Community Resources

  Use these resources to support students with disabilities in NOCE local service areas:

  • Inline Accessible Version: Transition – A Conversation with Parents
  • Transition – A Conversation with Parents
  • White Paper – Best Practices to Include Students with Disabilities in Higher Education
  • California Department of Rehabilitation
  • Harbor Regional Center
  • Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
  • National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
  • NAMI Warmline Frequently Asked Questions
  • Regional Center of Orange County

Resources for Staff & Faculty  

DSS supports NOCE staff and faculty to provide more equitable, accessible learning environments. Some of our most-referenced resources include:

• Faculty Handbook
• Interpreter Handbook
• Support Staff Handbook
• SensusAccess – Alt Media Converter
• Information about test accommodations (Coming soon)

Questions? NOCE personnel can contact the DSS office at (714) 808-4719