Disability Support Programs and Services
Welcome to Cuesta!
We are committed to creating an accessible learning community where individuals with disabilities have an equal opportunity to pursue their educational goals. We strive to empower students, foster independence, and promote achievement through self-advocacy.
DSPS is responsible for arranging reasonable accommodations for all qualified students with a documented disability. The process for obtaining reasonable accommodations is an interactive one that begins with the student’s disclosure of his/her disability through completion of our online application.
We look forward to working with you and supporting your success at Cuesta College!
If you are enrolled as a student, meaning you have a 900# and my.cuesta.edu email address, follow the instructions below.
- Have ready your IEP, 504 Plan, or documentation verifying your disability. If you need documentation, ask our staff for a Verification of Disability (VOD) form you can have your doctor or licensed professional fill out.
- Fill out the online DSPS application and If available, upload you documentation.
- Proceed to 'Submit Application Draft'. You will receive an email upon successful submission.
- That's it! Wait for an email invitation to schedule your intake appointment with one of our specialist.
Your Intake Appointment
DSPS appointments on ConexEd can be scheduled for online, in-person, or over the phone. Please be sure to select Kathy Peters if you are interested in scheduling an appointment involving a New Student Intake, update Academic Accommodation Plan (AAP), or any accommodation related concerns.
Appointments with all other staff members will be limited to answering general questions, supporting students in the application process, orientation for new students, alternative media, assistive technology, adaptive equipment, notetaking, and alternative testing requests. DSPS appointments can be scheduled for online, in-person, or over the phone.
Find a staff member
Kathy Peters - Specialist
If you have already applied and been approved for services meet with Kathy to receive your accommodations. New Student Intake, Academic Accommodation Plan (AAP) updates/needs, and general questions about existing services.
Lisa Marsalek - Learning Disability Specialist
Meet with our LD specialist to schedule your intake and receive your accommodations.
Jamie Bettencourt - Counselor
DSPS academic counseling is here to support you.
General DSPS
General questions, inquires, information, and assistance.
If you still aren't sure where to start review these steps or visit about dsps online portal for more information.