General information
This campus is:
2 year
Public
Highest level of degree offered:
Associate's Degree
Student population
8,142
Student population: undergraduate
8,142
Primarily online?
No
Disability resource office
Accessible Education Center
5055 Santa Teresa Blvd.
Gilroy,
California
95020
Office phone
408-848-4865
Office email
aec@gavilan.edu
Website
Contact people
Name
Irma Lopez
Email
ilopez@gavilan.edu
Telephone
408-848-4858
Job title or role
Assessment Specialist
Number of full-time disability service staff
7 FT faculty; 3 part time faculty; 10 FT classified; 4 PT classified (includes Veteran services)
Number of students who have submitted disability documentation
848
Three most common types of disabilities disclosed by students to the disability resource office
- Intellectual disability (example, Down syndrome)
- Specific learning disabilities
Disability accommodations and services
Campus accessibility and resources
| Group | Level of service |
|---|---|
| Student health services |
 Somewhat accessible |
| Counseling and psychological services |
Somewhat accessible |
| The library(ies) |
 Completely accessible |
| Institution websites |
Somewhat accessible |
| Recreation and athletic facilities |
Somewhat accessible |
| Student union or other main building designated for students to socialize |
Completely accessible |
| Main academic buildings where most undergraduates would attend classes |
Somewhat accessible |
| Entertainment, theater, and event facilities |
Somewhat accessible |
| On-campus transportation |
Completely accessible |
| Nearby off-campus transportation |
 Not applicable |
| Residence halls |
Not applicable |
| Key administrative offices (e.g., financial aid, registration, multi-cultural affairs, students services, career counseling) |
Completely accessible |
| Sexual assault services and reporting mechanisms |
Somewhat accessible |
| Security and saftety programs (e.g., late-night escort services on campus) |
Somewhat accessible |
Policies and procedures related to students with disabilities
- Standardized or recommended syllabus statements regarding disability accommodations
- Institutional policy requiring that all online materials are accessible to students with disabilities ( compliant with Section 508)
- Centralized funding for disability accommodations at events (e.g. individuals, student organizations, and departments are not responsible for paying for disability-related accommodations)Provision of interpreters and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) for all major events
- Provision of interpreters and Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) for all major events
- Emergency evacuation procedures include plans for students with disabilities
- Opportunities for students with disabilities and without a high school diploma to take courses (i.e., "open enrollment")
- Grievance procedures for students with complaints about the disability resource office
Types of counseling and psychological services available at the institution
- Short-term counseling (e.g., 10 session limit)
- 24/7 Mental health hotline or crisis line
- Online mental health services, trainings or supports
- Cross-campus behavioral, mental health, or crisis team(s)
- Other: Adapted Physical Education; Workability III
General Campus Resources
- TRIO Student Support Services programs designed for students with disabilities
- Food shelf or food pantry
- Services for veterans with disabilities
- Resources for students with disabilities to address assistive technology needs and information technology (IT) access needs
Academics and campus climate for students with disabilities
Courses or degree programs
- No specialized degree programs or courses are offered at this institution
Campus groups that address disability issues but do not provide direct services to students
- AEC Advisory Board
- EOPS Advisory Board
How often does your institution have public events or activities related to disability, culturally Deaf people, or ASL?
About once each year