Disability Resource Center

DRC Faculty and Staff Contact Information

DRC Front Desk

drc@fhda.edu
Tel: 650.949.7017
Fax: 650.332.9340

Connect with us for general DRC information or to schedule a counseling appointment!

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Dean, Disability Resource Center & Veterans Resource Center

JP Schumacher
schumacherjp@fhda.edu

JP provides leadership, support, and advocacy for the Disability Resource Center and Veterans Resource Center.

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Program Coordinator II

Jackie Lauese
lauesejackie@fhda.edu 
Tel: 650.949.7103

Jackie provides coordination support to instructional programs, such as Tools for Transition and Work, Community-Based Education, and SPED 8, under the Disability Resource Center.

Learn more about:

• Community-Based Education
• Tools for Transition & Work

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DRC Counselors

Mimi Rea
overtonmimi@fhda.edu
Tel: 650.949.7017

Mayra Palmerin-Aguilera
mayradrc@fhda.edu 
Tel: 650.949.7102

Ana Maravilla
maravillaana@fhda.edu

Our counselors are here to support students with disabilities toward meeting their academic, transfer, career and personal goals. Contact our friendly DRC front desk staff to schedule an appointment .

Learn more about DRC Counseling

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Academic Coaches

Academic coaches meet with students one on one to provide individualized academic support and coach students on time management, organization, self-advocacy, and executive functioning skills as well as referrals to on campus resources.

Learn more about Academic Coaches

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Accommodations Coordinator

Michelle (Mish) Lapitan 
lapitanmichelle@fhda.edu 
Tel: 650.949.7673

Michelle supports students in completing the DRC intake form, testing accommodations, alternative media requests, Schoettler Book Voucher, and peer notetaker accommodations.

Learn more about Alternative Media

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Assistive Technology Coordinator

Jessica Alarcon 
alarconjessica@fhda.edu
Tel: 650.949.7039

Jessica provides assistance with  Deaf and Hard of Hearing services including captioning and interpreters. She provides information regarding assistive technology options and the Computer Access Center.

Learn more about:

• Computer Access Center and Assistive Technology
• Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services

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Learning Disability Services

Russell Wong (Learning Disability Specialist)
wongrussell@foothill.edu
Tel: 650.949.7040

Russell provides diagnostic screening and testing for learning disabilities, as well as counseling and strategies for stuents with learning disabilities.

Learn more about Russell and our Learning Disability Services

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Tools for Transition & Work (TTW)

Benjamin Kaupp
kauppben@fhda.edu
Tel: 408.874.6380

The TTW Program is a 12-month program designed for people with disabilities who can function independently on a college campus but may not currently have the ability to succeed in a traditional college classroom.

Learn more about Tools for Transition & Work