# Substantial Disabilities (SSD) courses

Santa Ana College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 6 courses

Source: https://sac.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/34279/35693/35597

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026, Spring 2027.

### SSD 100 — Basic Sign Language Communication for Families of Deaf and Nonverbal Children

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 60 Lecture
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Open Entry/Open Exit

Designed as an introductory course to teach basic ASL vocabulary and phrases to help students and community members of families communicate with deaf and hard of hearing children and adults with an emphasis on helping parents.

### SSD 350 — Signing Exact English for Parents of Deaf Children

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 60 Lecture
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Open Entry/Open Exit

Designed as an introductory course to teach Signing Exact English and the manual alphabet.

### SSD 400 — Developmentally Disabled Adults Job Coach Training

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 180-244 Lecture
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules

Students will develop knowledge of and acquire the necessary skills to assist developmentally disabled clients in their daily lives.

### SSD 495 — Personal Development & Grooming for Developmentally Disabled Adults

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 65-95 Lecture
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Open Entry/Open Exit

Assists developmentally disabled adults in acquiring skills necessary to attain interpersonal relationships, social behavioral, grooming, and physical fitness skills. Students will work in groups and independently toward grooming awareness and physical fitness activities. Exercises are tailored to students' abilities.

### SSD 788 — Independent Living Skills for Adults With Developmental Disabilities

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 180 Lecture
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Open Entry/Open Exit

Assists adults with developmental disabilities to attain a higher functional level for independent living in these areas: health and nutrition, personal appearance, communication, manners, money management, safety and consumer awareness, transportation, social interaction and practical reading, writing and math skills related to home and community settings.

### SSD 792 — Handicapped Adults Topics

- **Units:** 0
- **Hours:** 72-216 Lecture
- **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Open Entry/Open Exit

Specialized courses on topics related to the needs of students in Handicapped Education.