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How Accommodations are Determined

Through an interactive process, the student and SDC Specialist discuss the student’s current documented functional limitations and request for services within the context of courses requirements. Occasionally, instructors are consulted to discuss proposed accommodations do not represent a fundamental alteration to a course or program. Once reasonable and appropriate accommodations are identified and approved by the SDC Specialist, an official Letter of Accommodation is written on behalf of the student. 

This is Who We Are

The Student Disability Center (SDC) is staffed by team of professionals who have expertise in the education of students with disabilities. Student Disability Center Specialists approve services and coordinate accommodations to establish equal access to the University’s educational programs. While accommodation information is shared on a “need to know” basis in order to facilitate services, disability information kept confidential and does not appear on transcripts or diplomas. 

Here’s how you can reach us:

Main Office @ 54 Cowell Building, 425 California Avenue, Monday–Friday, 9am-noon & 1-4pm
By phone 530-752-3184, Monday-Friday 8am-noon & 1-5pm
Student Disability Drop-in Center, Memorial Union, Monday–Friday, 9am-5pm
By email [email protected]

Student Disability Center Staff

Director

Jennifer Billeci | Executive Director | [email protected]
Stephanie LaBarge | Associate Director | [email protected]
Karen Nielson | Associate Director | [email protected]

Front Office

Arden Clark | Office Manager | [email protected]
Danielle McAlister | Administrative Assistant | [email protected]
Carolyn Freitas | Administrative Assistant | [email protected]
Chris Kaufman | Application Developer | [email protected]
MJ Pothier | Administrative Assistant | [email protected]
Kathryn Rupert | Project Analyst | [email protected]

Disability Specialists

John Bolden | Disability Specialist | [email protected]
Luis Couto | Disability Specialist | [email protected]
Emily Laurie Furukawa | Disability Specialist | [email protected]
Catherine Garay-Fabian | Disability Specialist | [email protected]
Samantha Gutierrez | Disability Specialist | [email protected]
Rolaine James | Disability Specialist | [email protected]
Matthew Polamalu | Disability Specialist | [email protected]
Joe Spector, Ph.D | Disability Specialist | [email protected]
Randall Ward | Disability Specialist | [email protected]
Russell Zochowski | Disability Specialist | [email protected]

Tech Team

Sarah Cohen | Braille Transcriptionist | [email protected]
May Wynton | Accessible Technology Assistant | [email protected]

Captioning & ASL Interpreting

Kate Boyd | Communication Services Supervisor | [email protected]
Devon Bell | Captioner | [email protected]
Mariah Berber | ASL Interpreter | [email protected]
Robert Carrillo | Captioner | [email protected]
Jesse Jovel | ASL Interpreter | [email protected]
Tej Kaur | Captioner | [email protected]
Dana Russell | Captioner | [email protected]
Jennifer Serpa | Captioner | [email protected]
Natasha Stone | Captioner | [email protected]

Accommodated Exam Services

Corey Chomas | AES Manager | [email protected]
Vince White | AES Assistant Manager | [email protected]
Kimberly Eredia | Administrative Coordinator | [email protected]
Danielle Vidales | Proctor Coordinator | [email protected]
Courtney White | Administrative Coordinator | [email protected]