Services for Students with Disabilities
The Mission of Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) is to provide support services that enable every student, regardless of disability, to have access to a University education at CSU Bakersfield.
The goals of SSD are to:
- Act as a catalyst and agent for compliance with Federal and State laws and regulations mandating equal opportunity and access for persons with disabilities
- Provide appropriate accommodations and resources to students with verified permanent or temporary disabilities
- Provide appropriate assessment for students to identify accommodations and services necessary for academic access
- Work with faculty, administration, and staff to create and maintain an inclusive and supportive environment where individuals with disabilities have full and equal access to all university programs
- Remain abreast of best practices and trends in post secondary education of the disabled
WHO ARE WE? Staff Photos
Janice Clausen - Director - Office: SA 142 jclausen@csub.edu
Jason Watkins - Assistant Director of Programs and Services - Office: SA 143 jwatkins4@csub.edu
Patrick Choi - Assistant Director - Office: SA 141 pchoi@csub.edu
Gary Longwith - Learning Disabilities Specialist - Office: SA 144 glongwith@csub.edu
Debbie Trunkey - Program Assistant - Office: SA 140 dtrunkey@csub.edu
Mary Norton - Staff Interpreter - Office: SA 140 mnorton@csub.edu
Leonard Perez - Disability Advisor - Office: SA 140 lperez5@csub.edu
Shelly Brooks - Disability Management Counselor, Antelope Valley - Office: CSUB AV 202 mbrooks4@csub.edu
For more information, click on the links at the left.
