TOMBALL, TX: An estimated 300 high school students joined the LSC-Tomball campus community to help make the college’s 15th Annual Disability Awareness Day a successful and extraordinary experience. The event focused on raising awareness about disabilities and simulated learning environments which students with disabilities face daily. LSC-Tomball values all perspectives and individuals as they adapt into lifelong learning and employment environments.
The event included presentations and interactive activities which brought awareness to students regarding the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities. For instance, one of the activities had students blindfolded and challenged them to search for a particular office on campus. Asked their thoughts following the blindfolded experience, some students said it was scary, while others said they didn’t like the feeling of “not being in control.” All were in agreement that the experience helped them more fully understand and appreciate what students with disabilities deal with every day. Vendor tables provided educational materials and useful resources.
“LSC-Tomball has always been concerned about the success of all students on campus and especially our students with disabilities,” said LSC-Tomball President, Dr. Lee Ann Nutt. “The importance of Disability Awareness Day is to educate our campus and community about individuals with disabilities and the challenges they face and overcome.”
The annual event makes a concerted effort to include students from local area high schools. This year Klein ISD, Tomball ISD, Waller ISD and Magnolia ISD were among the schools represented.
“We are very happy with this year’s attendance and participation in all the Disability Awareness Day activities,” said Carolyn Williams, Counselor for Disability Services. “The college’s Disability Awareness Day committee starts the planning a year in advance with the goal of providing an experience that’s memorable, relevant and enlightening.”
Lone Star College-Tomball is located at 30555 Tomball Parkway, at the intersection of SH 249 and Zion Road. For more information about the college, call 281.351.3300 or visit LoneStar.edu/Tomball.
Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 99,000 students each semester. LSC is training tomorrow’s workforce today and redefining the community college experience to support student success. Stephen C. Head, Ph.D., serves as chancellor of LSC, the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area with an annual economic impact of nearly $3 billion. LSC consists of six colleges, 10 centers, two university centers, Lone Star Corporate College and LSC-Online. To learn more, visit LoneStar.edu.
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