Imperial Valley College

Imperial Valley Community College District

Wide view of a park with two modern buildings, lush green grass, and a clear blue sky.

Higher EDUCATION

Disability Support Program and Services (DSPS) Building

Project Overview

Imperial Valley College’s new Disability Support Program & Services (DSPS) Building establishes a welcoming, fully accessible home for students with disabilities.

Designed to foster independence and achievement, the facility ensures that every student has the resources and environment they need to reach their academic goals.

Location
Imperial, California

Services Provided
Full Architectural Services

Principal in charge
Michael J. Stephens, AIA, NCARB

Size
4,000 sf

A modern, low-rise building with a sign reading 'DSPS Building' on a brick wall in front. The building is surrounded by a well-maintained lawn, trees, and sidewalk. The sky is clear and blue.

Comprehensive Support Services

The program serves students with autism, intellectual and learning disabilities, physical disabilities, visual and hearing impairments, chronic medical conditions, and mental health challenges such as anxiety and depression.

Within the new facility, a wide range of assistive technologies and supportive staff create a learning resource hub tailored to individual needs.

A modern, white, single-story building with large windows and a flat roof, surrounded by a grassy lawn under a clear blue sky.

Purpose-Built Learning Environments

DSPS counselors, academic advisors, and media specialists now have dedicated spaces to meet with students and provide personalized support.

The 4,000-square-foot building includes nine offices, a conference room, a computer lab, a study room, and a test proctoring room - each thoughtfully designed to accommodate the diverse learning needs of the college’s student community.

Exterior of the DSPS building with a beige wall and landscaping under a clear blue sky.

Exterior of a modern building identified as DSPS Building with a sign and landscaped front area under a clear blue sky.

A modern, single-story building with a light-colored exterior and a small ramp in front, surrounded by a landscaped area with grass, plants, and trees. The building has glass doors and windows, with a white umbrella on the right side and a sidewalk l

A modern, white commercial building with pink accents and a brown brick base, under a clear blue sky, with a paved parking area and small landscaped patches in the foreground.

A modern single-story building with a flat roof, white exterior walls, and large glass windows, situated on a well-maintained grassy area under a clear blue sky.

A grassy field with two modern buildings in the background, under a clear blue sky.

Exterior view of the DSPS building with a sign, small landscaped garden, and outdoor seating area under a white umbrella, on a sunny day with a clear blue sky.

A Legacy of Support, Reimagined

Founded in 1988, the DSPS program was previously housed within the Health and Science Building. The new stand-alone facility represents a major step forward, giving the program its own identity and presence on campus.

More than just a building, it stands as a foundation for success, empowering students to thrive as they pursue their educational and personal development.

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