Sign Language Interpreting

Alternative Media

ARISE Lab

ARISE is a neurodiversity and wellness resource designed to help students achieve their goals. ARISE embraces a holistic approach to student success by focusing on Academics, Relationships, Independence, Self-Advocacy, and Emotional Health.

Class and Exam Accommodations

Our Disability Support Services (DSS) Program ensures equal access to education at NOCE by working with students who have verified disabilities to identify accommodations they need for success.

College to Career

College to Career (C2C) is a program that provides services that support students with intellectual disabilities (ID) as they take inclusive noncredit and credit classes.

CSP: Employment Support

CSP is a collaborative project between the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) and the North Orange County Community College District (NOCCCD). The mission of CSP is to prepare participants for the expulsion of subminimum wages at the state and federal levels. CSP guides adults with disabilities in obtaining competitive, long-term employment to help them achieve independence.

Disability Support Services Counseling

DSS counselors provide specialized disability-related academic counseling, registration assistance, educational and vocational goal setting, and identification of accommodations. Counselors refer to other services and programs on campus, and to service agencies in the community. 

DSS Resources for Students and Families

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

Educational Coaching

Educational coaching from DSS helps students with disabilities succeed in community college. NOCE’s experienced staff are passionate about accessibility and equity—coaching services are free for students

Mobility Training

Get Free mobility skills training with NOCE! Our Disability Support Services offers personalized roundtrip bus training in the local community. 

SensusAccess

SensusAccess is provided by NOCE to help facilitate campus alternate media needs. We encourage all NOCE students, faculty, and staff to take advantage of this service. Read through the Frequently Asked Questions or get started with the NOCE SensusAccess form!

Workability III

The NOCE DSS Workability III Program (WAIII) helps students with disabilities overcome barriers to employment to find, apply for, get, and keep meaningful jobs. Students can be referred to the program by counselors, instructors, or staff members at NOCE, Cypress College, or Fullerton College.