RCC Disability Resource Center

Disability Resource Center (DRC)

The Disability Resource Center works with students who have a verified disability and are pursuing their education at Riverside City College. We strive to ensure students have access to their programs of study through accommodations, services and campus resources. We welcome and encourage you to work closely with members of the DRC Team to determine your individual needs and make your educational experience at RCC a positive and successful endeavor.

Contact Us

Location:  Dr. Charles A. Kane Student Services Administration Building: Room 130.
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday | 8 am to 5 pm (6 pm on Tuesdays)
Phone (Voice) : (951) 222-8060
Deaf / Hard-of-Hearing Video Phone : (951) 801-5675
Email : drc@rcc.edu

Note: ​Deaf / Hard-of-Hearing Students that Need ASL Interpreting or Real Time Captioning:
If you need an ASL interpreter or captionist for any of the appointments below, please schedule an interpreter / captionist here,​ and choose the same time and date of your appointment.

Apply to RCC

1. Submit your application online to become a Riverside City College student.
2. Activate your RCCD Student E-mail account.
   Note: This is the ONLY way the College will communicate with you.
             Remember your password!
3. Need money for College? Apply for Financial Aid
   Riverside City College School Code is 001270
4. Complete the Online Orientation through Webadvisor.

Apply to the Disability Resource Center

1. Complete the Disability Resource Center (DRC) Connect application.
2. Email your medical verification and/or most recent Psycho-educational report and IEP*, and if you’re also a Department of Rehabilitation Client provide a copy of your Individual Plan of Employment and referral from your counselor to drc@rcc.edu prior to your appointment.
3. Schedule a DRC counseling appointment.
4. Attend your phone or Zoom meeting with a DRC Counselor to discuss academic accommodations, support services, and educational goals.
5. Academic Accommodations, you must submit qualifying verification* and schedule an appointment with a DRC counselor to receive academic accommodations. Our counselors are experienced in assessing and meeting the appropriate needs for individual students — which may include priority registration, NCR paper, scribe, note-taking, test accommodations/extended test time, interpreting services, real time captioning, the latest adaptive technologies, and even alternate media. 
6. Navigating Your Accommodations and Campus Resources, once you have met with a DRC Counselor, you will schedule an appointment with our DRC Specialists who will assist you in understanding how to request your approved accommodations and services, provide information about other campus resources, and support you while you are navigating your education at RCC

Priority Registration

Students who have been approved for priority registration as an accommodation must sign in to the DRC Connect Student Portal and complete the Priority Registration Form or contact the DRC each semester to be cleared. The timeframe for Summer and Fall is the last two weeks in April, and for Winter and Spring, the last two weeks in October.

DRC Student Handbook

The Disability Resource Center handbook provides information on services, eligibility requirements and procedures. If you have unanswered questions, please contact or visit the center.

DOWNLOAD HANDBOOK

​**PLEASE NOTE:
Most DRC appointments may be done in person or remotely (via Zoom or telephone).  If you choose to meet remotely, you will get an e-mail, phone call, or text reminder and instructions prior to your appointment.

Deaf / Hard-of-Hearing Students that Need ASL Interpreting or Real Time Captioning:
If you need an ASL interpreter or captionist for any of the appointments below, please schedule an interpreter / captionist here,​ and choose the same time and date of your appointment.

For an appointment with a DRC Counselor:

A DRC Counselor can help you with choosing classes, discuss accommodations, and more.
If you would like to schedule a DRC Counseling Appointment either: In-person, Online Video, or Telephone, please email drc@rcc.edu, or call 951-222-8060/VP 951- 801-5675..

For an appointment with a DRC/VRC Counselor:

A DRC/VRC Counselor works with our student veterans and military affiliated students, and can assist you with choosing classes, discuss accommodations, and more. If you would like to schedule a DRC/VRC Counseling Appointment either: In-person, Online Video, or Telephone, please email drc@rcc.edu, or call 951-222-8060/VP 951- 801-5675.

For an appointment with a DRC Specialist:

A DRC Specialist can assist you with letters to instructors, how to use your accommodations, and more. (Spanish / ASL available upon request)
If you would like to schedule a Disability Specialist Appointment either: In-person, Online Video, or Telephone, please email  drc@rcc.edu, or call 951-222-8060.

For an appointment with a DRC Senior Interpreter:

A DRC Senior Interpreter can help you with scheduling ASL interpreters /captionists, discuss issues with these services, and more.
If you would like to schedule a Senior Interpreter Appointment either: In-person, Online Video, or Telephone, please email rcc.interpreters@rcc.edu; drc@rcc.edu, or call 951-222-8060/VP 951- 801-5675.

For an appointment with the DRC High Tech Center:

The DRC High Tech Center staff can help you with use of adaptive software, accessing online materials, and more.
If you would like to schedule a High Tech Center Appointment either: In-person, Online Video, or Telephone, please email  drc@rcc.edu, or call 951-222-8060/VP 951- 801-5675.

*For all other requests, please email the DRC at drc@rcc.edu.

Contact Information

As we continue in the remote learning environment, I want to ensure you will continue to receive support from your DRC Team.

If you need a copy of your DRC Accommodation Letter outlining your accommodations, please let a member of the DRC Team know and we will get that sent. You will need to provide the course title and section number, and name of the instructor teaching the course.

The main email and phone number are: drc@rcc.edu and (951) 222-8060. This number and email reach several members of the DRC Team.

Please do not hesitate to let us know if you need anything to minimize any potential barriers that may hinder your accessing your courses.

Policies, Procedures and Forms 

1. Alternate Media Request Form   
2. Consent for Release of Information Form  
3. DRC Student Handbook 
4. DRC Faculty Handbook  
5. Disability Verification Form 
6. Request for Interpreter Form​ 
7. Tutor Application Form
8. Procedures for Receiving Educational Accommodations (New Students)

   New students must have completed the following prior to being seen in this department:

   • RCC online application at rcc.edu
   • RCC assessment test
   • RCC online orientation and counseling in WebAdvisor
   • Provide a copy of your verification of disability to be kept in your confidential file.
   • Schedule an intake appointment.
     • The intake appointment involves paperwork and general information about the department.
   • Schedule an appointment with a counselor.
     • The counseling appointment involves discussing educational accommodations and educational goals.
   • Students must activate and check their RCC email account on a regular basis.
     • RCC email gives you access to important messages from Disabled Student Programs and Services, Student Financial Services, Admissions and Records.
   • Visit the DSP Webpage
9. Testing Accommodations Policy

   Procedures

   1. Student delivers "DRC Letter to Faculty", advising instructor that he/she qualifies for test accommodation services at the beginning of each semester or as soon as the counselor has approved test accommodation.
   2. Prior to each test, student confirms with the instructor, the date and time for the test. One Test Accommodation Request form is required for each test.
   3. Student, NOT the instructor, must complete a Test Accommodation Request form in the DRC office. The form with student information and DRC approval must be submitted to the instructor a minimum of 5 days prior to a scheduled test, in order to allow DRC sufficient time to arrange accommodations (alternate format, scribe, reader, etc).
   4. Instructor will complete the “Instructor Section” of Test Accommodation Request form.
   5. Instructor will submit the test along with completed Test Accommodation Request form to DRC a minimum of 24 hours prior to testing time.
      Delivery of Instructions and test:
                A. E-mail (preferred), or
                B. Fax 222-8059,or
                C. DRC mail box, or
                D. Hand carry to DRC office CAK 130
   6. For unscheduled tests (pop quiz, etc.) the instructor must contact DRC to make arrangements.
   7. Test will be returned as specified by instructor on the Test Accommodation Request form.
   8. Any changes in test date and time prior to scheduled test administration must be agreed upon by student, instructor and DRC and documented in the “NOTES” section of the form.
   9. Any test not taken on the scheduled test day will be returned to the instructor. The process for scheduling the test will need to be repeated.

   Testing Rules

   1. Student must have the appropriate verification of disability on file with DRC office.
   2. The current semester’s accommodation request must be on file.
   3. Student communicates with instructor and confirms date and time for test. Student must take the test at the same time as the class unless extended time causes scheduling conflicts (back to back classes or the class meets beyond DRC office hours, weekend classes).
   4. If the student does not take the test as scheduled and does not make new arrangements agreed upon by instructor & DRC, the test will be returned to the instructor.
   5. It is the student’s responsibility to bring the proper testing materials on the day of the test. Testing materials only, will be allowed in the testing area. No cell phones, MP3 players, food, drinks (other than water) will be permitted. Purses, backpacks, and baggage are to be in full view of the proctor and may not be opened without proctor’s permission.
   6. Student taking tests are expected to follow any special instructions provided by the instructor.
   7. DRC staff will assign seating to student at the time of the test.
   8. If the student is late for the test, the student will only be entitled to the remainder of the scheduled time.
   9. Once the test has begun, the student may not leave the testing area unless for urgent disability-related reasons. Any disability related breaks must be arranged in advance on the Accommodation Request form so that test can be administered in sections. Instructor will be notified of any unscheduled breaks.
   10. The student must understand and agree to the student code of conduct. Any cheating will be immediately reported to the instructor, DRC counselor and the Director of DRC.
   11. Student will be aware the testing area uses closed circuit television and audio monitoring.
   12. Student will be conscientious of other students testing and remain quiet when entering/leaving the testing area.