LSC-Montgomery Disability Services

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Welcome to the LSC-Montgomery Disability Services office. We are committed to ensuring that students with disabilities have an equal opportunity to participate and benefit from campus programs, services, and activities. Our team assists students by determining and coordinating appropriate academic support services and ensuring students have a fully accessible college experience. We also focus on helping students with disabilities make a successful transition to college and act as a referral source for services both on campus and within the community.

Who might request a college accommodation?

Anyone with a disability that causes a functional impact.

What accommodations are available?

Some available accommodations include:

Assistive technology solutions, in conjunction with the Assistive Technology lab
Extra time on tests
Reduced distraction testing environment
Textbook conversion to accessible format

How does a student apply?

Fill out the application for services
Provide documentation of your disability
Meet with the Disability Services staff to assign accommodations

How do I renew my accommodations each semester?

Complete the Returning Students renewal process

Resources

Assistive Technology Services

Assistive Technology (AT) is the use of technology to provide equal access to information. Assistive Technology Services in the Disability Services department offers technology support services for students with disabilities such as audio books, adaptive software/hardware, alternative format materials, and equipment loan along with AT consultation, training, resources, and support.

Alternative Format Materials

Students with documented print disabilities that preclude the student from using standard print, may be eligible to request required course materials in alternative formats such as:

Audio books
Electronic text
Large print

Requests for alternative format materials should be submitted through the student's Virtual Disability Assistance Center (VDAC) account.

Adaptive Software and Hardware

Adaptive software and hardware obtained and installed in various campus computers and our Assistive Technology lab and made available for exam administration based on disability need. Common software and hardware available include:

Screen Magnification software (ZoomText)
Voice Recognition software (Dragon NaturallySpeaking)
Text-to-Speech software (TextHelp Read & Write)
Video Magnifiers/CCTV's
Adaptive mice and keyboards
Adjustable height desks

Additional software and hardware are obtained and installed on a case-by-case basis.

Equipment Loan

Qualified students with disabilities may be able to borrow equipment on a semester basis including items such as, but not limited to:

Audio recorder
Smart Pen
Personal Assistive Listening Devices (Comtek AT-21, Phonak Remote Mic)

Commonly Requested Accommodations

A list of commonly requested accommodations. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list.

Community Resources

Differences between K-12 and College

Students transitioning from high school to college should be aware of the following differences between K-12 and College

Dual Credit Information

Information for prospective and current Dual Credit students and families.

Online Tools

The Virtual Learning Assistance Center (VLAC) provides accessibility options for students including:
- Alternative File Formats for D2L
- ReadSpeaker

Testing Center

The Testing Center offers a variety of accommodations for students on their tests and exams.

Contacts

Campus Contact	Location	Contact Information
Vicky Saunders, MA, CRC Director, Disability and Testing Services	Maverick Student Center - MSC 267	Email Phone: (936) 273-7239
Dorothy McNicol, MA Counselor	Conroe Center - CC 100A	Email Phone: (936) 521-4529
Kim Killian Coordinator II & Scribe Services	Maverick Student Center - MSC 265	Email Phone: (936) 271-6034
Charlene Aldridge Specialist IV	Maverick Student Center - MSC 270	Email Phone: (936) 271-6186

Student Support Services

Campus Service	Location	Contact Information
Alternative Formatting	Maverick Student Center - MSC 270	Assistive Technology Lab (936) 271-6186
Interpreter and Captioning	Request services at least 3 business days in advance using online request form	Interpreter Services
The Write Place	Building G - Room 103	The Write Place (936) 273-7055
Testing Center	Maverick Student Center - MSC 220	Testing Center (936) 273-7377
Tutoring Services	Building F - 1^st Floor	STAAR Center (936) 273-7404

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