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It is the policy of the South Orange County Community College District to fully comply with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act Board Policy 5506. Consistent with that policy, disability accommodations will be provided as needed for program access, upon request.  Please contact Penny Skaff, Ed.D., Dean, Counseling Services, via email at scdsps@saddleback.edu, by phone at (949) 582-4572, or by TTY/Videophone at (949) 582-4833 for needed accommodations or alternate formats. Click here to report a barrier.

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