Disabled students
Academic
The Disabled Students’ Program (DSP) assists eligible students with physical disabilities, visual and hearing impairments, learning disabilities, non-apparent conditions, chronic illnesses, psychological disabilities, attention deficit disorders, traumatic brain injuries, and other disabilities. Examples of services are: academic accommodations for course assignments and exams, assistive technology assessment, problem-solving groups, financial aid advising, sign language interpreters, real-time captioning, note takers, alternative media, and access to assistive technology (dsp.berkeley.edu; 260 Cesar Chavez Student Center; 510/642-0518, TDD 510/642-6376).

The Library offers an array of special services and equipment for students with disabilities (www.lib.berkeley.edu/services/for_users/with_disabilities.html; 510/643-1477).

ASUC Lecture Notes Online are available for free to disabled students if the service is deemed appropriate by the Disabled Students Program. To subscribe, visit the DSP office and talk to your counselor, who may be able to approve the notes for you (lecturenotes.berkeley.edu; 510/642-1946).

Support services
Cal Transitions! connects students with disabilities with jobs, internships, community resources, and the Department of Rehabilitation. Get help connecting the dots to make your journey at Berkeley as smooth and accessible as possible (career.berkeley.edu/CalTransitions/CT.stm; 2111 Bancroft Way; 510/642-6985).

Recreational
Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program (BORP) provides and facilitates recreation for people with physical disabilities. Free classes include track and field, wheelchair basketball, power soccer, and goal ball. BORP also sponsors outdoor adventure trips like skiing, rafting, and hiking. Volunteers are welcome (borp.org; 600 Bancroft Way; 849-4663).

Cal STAR assists people with disabilities in pursuing a healthy and fit lifestyle. Volunteers are available to offer individual attention (calstar@berkeley.edu; Recreational Sports Facility; 510/643-8031).