Disability Access and Inclusion: Bakersfield College Resources: Home

Disabled Student Programs & Services (DSPS) at Bakersfield College helps ensure that students with disabilities have equal access to educational opportunities. DSPS provides reasonable accommodations for students with documented physical, mental health, or learning disabilities enrolled at the college.

If you have a documented disability, you can go to DSPS for test-taking assistance, special equipment, mobility assistance, note-taking, assistive computer technology, special classes, counseling, sign language interpreters, written materials in an alternate format, learning disability assessment, and more.

The purpose of the D.I.S.C. Club is to support and advocate for all BC students with disabilities (e.g., physical, mental and or intellectual challenges). The intention is to break barriers by educating others at BC and in the Bakersfield Community. This occurs by providing and maintaining a network of support and advocacy at Bakersfield College and its ties with the Bakersfield Community to assist disabled students who have a desire and drive to pursue their educational endeavors in spite of their challenges.

To join DISC, reach out to the club advisor Bernadette Madrid: bernadette.madrid@bakersfieldcollege.edu

The Student Health and Wellness Center (SHWC) is open to all enrolled students on the main campus and through a virtual environment. The Student Health and Wellness Center focuses on furthering student health equity while decreasing disparities which, together with other college initiatives, increase academic success. Click on the link to find out more.

The In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program provides services to assist eligible aged or blind persons or persons with disabilities who are unable to remain safely in their own homes without this assistance. IHSS is an alternative to out-of-home care, such as nursing homes or board and care facilities. Recipients must be eligible for or receiving Medi-Cal.

The mission of Independent Living Center of Kern County is to empower people with disabilities to grow creatively, professionally, and personally; and to educate the community about disability related issues. The vision of Independent Living Center of Kern County is to promote positive change in society leading to the integration and acceptance of persons with disabilities within our community.

Inclusion Films Bakersfield program is a film workshop designed to provide training and career opportunities in filmmaking for individuals with developmental disabilities. Founded by Joey Travolta, the program focuses on hands-on learning in various aspects of film production, including screenwriting, cinematography, editing, and acting.

The Bakersfield workshop, located in a 7000 square foot state-of-the art facility, offers year-round training for adults with disabilities. Participants work on real film projects, commercials and corporate infomercials gaining industry-relevant skills while fostering creativity, teamwork, and confidence.

"A podcast from the Johns Hopkins University Disability Health Research Center that challenges stereotypes of disability by sharing stories, data, and news. Episode transcripts can be found at http://disabilityhealth.jhu.edu/included"

Exploring the full range of disability experiences, mainly through the stories and work of disabled people of color.

Interviews with disability activists and other disabled people in the disability community on current disability issues, history, and experiences.

Casual conversations and friendly arguments about light and heavy everyday disability topics with two good disabled friends who often have different takes on disability issues.

Nicole Kelly and Sarah Tuberty powerfully deconstruct disability through candid conversations with experts exploring topics related to disability. They look to educate, empower, voice, and build a more inclusive society.