Famous Celebrities
This singer and former child star suffers from bipolar disorder and the autoimmune disease, lupus.
Who is Selina Gomez?
In 1976, Linda Bove, the first deaf actress was cast as Linda the Librarian on this historically beloved children's public television show that featured a "big bird" and a small red monster.
What is Sesame Street?
This office provides academic accommodations and supports for students with disabilities at Grossmont College. They are located in Building 60, Room 120.
The Accessibility Resource Center (A.R.C.)
You can come here on campus to take advantage of your assistive technology accommodations. They are located in Building 70, Room 135.
The Assistive Technology Center (ATC)
This actor, known for his roles in the Back to the Future movies, was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 1991 at the age of 29.
Who is Michael J. Fox?
He was the first president of the United States with a significant and visible disability.
Who is Franklin D. Rooselvelt?
The process of promoting and ensuring equal access to services, employment, education, housing, and transportation for people with disabilities.
These two options are the easiest way to get in contact with the Accessibility Resource Center (A.R.C.).
Email: Grossmont.ARC@gcccd.edu
Phone: 619-644-7112
This painter, who suffered polio in her childhood, is known for her many portraits and work inspired by the nature and artifacts of Mexico. She also had spina bifida which caused dysmetria in her right leg.
Who is Frida Kahlo?
In 1990, disability rights activists arrived at the U.S. Capitol and demanded the passage of what Act?
What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
This award winning author, poet, and civil-rights activist is considered one of the most significant women in her era. As a child she suffered from selective mutism due to trauma. She is known for her poem titled, "Still I Rise."
Who is Maya Angelou?
This process (via email or in person) is the first step in receiving services with the Accessibility Resource Center (A.R.C.).
What is submitting a Verification of Disability and a completed application?
German-born theoretical physicist who is known for developing the theory of relativity. He was believed to have been on the autism spectrum.
Who is Albert Einstein?
In 2017, The Accessibility Resource Center (A.R.C.) changed their name from this common California state community college disability services title.
What is Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS)?
A famous theoretical physicist and advocate for people with disabilities, who was diagnosed with ALS in 1963.
Who is Stephen Hawking?
The process of activating accommodations is done through accessing the "pink" request form via this website.
What is Grossmont.edu/arc?