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 (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)
- A list of commonly requested accommodations. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list.
- Students transitioning from high school to college should be aware of the following differences between K-12 and College
- Information for prospective and current Dual Credit students and families.
- The Virtual Learning Assistance Center (VLAC) provides accessibility options for students including:
- 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 |
Conroe Center - CC 100A |
Email |
| 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 |
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|
The Write Place |
Building G - Room 103 |
The Write Place |
| Testing Center |
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Testing Center (936) 273-7377 |
| Tutoring Services | Building F - 1st Floor | STAAR Center (936) 273-7404 |