Confidentiality and Legal Rights for Students with Disabilities

Confidentiality

In accordance with the Right to Privacy Act, all disability related contracts with the DSPS Office remain confidential unless the person with the disability signs a written release.

Your Legal Rights

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 require that colleges provide services and accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

If you have a grievance, please contact a DSPS counselor. DSPS has an established review process to resolve noncompliance issues which is available upon request. You have a right to appeal any decision.

It is the policy of San Francisco Community College District to provide all persons with equal educational and employment opportunities in all of its programs and activities regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnic group identification, religion, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status. City College of San Francisco complies with all applicable laws, including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, California Government Code Section 11135 et seq. and all applicable regulations, and with all applicable requirements related to the receipt of federal and/or state funds.

Questions related to this policy can be directed to the:

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Disabled Students Programs and Services, CCSF, 50 Phelan Avenue (R323), San Francisco, CA 94112