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

Due to COVID-19, SSD is closed to walk-in traffic. SSD will continue to provide support services to students using Zoom, phone, and email as appropriate. For assistance, please contact us at ssd@csub.edu or 661-654-3360.

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

Patricia Raya - Testing Assistant - Office: SA 140 praya2@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.