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LSC-University Park Disability Services

Disability Services at University Park

Disability Services provides academic accommodations for students with diagnosed disabilities. 

Contact Information

Leslie Thomas
Disability Services at University Park
Manager, Disability Services
Office: B12.231H
Phone: 281.290.3738
UP-DSO@LoneStar.edu

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What disabilities qualify for accommodations?

Any documented disability that causes a functional limitation. Some examples are (but are not limited to):

  • Physical or chronic disabilities
  • Learning disabilities
  • Autism spectrum disorder
  • Mental health disabilities

What accommodations are available?

Some available accommodations are:

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

How does a student apply?

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

Dual Credit Students

Any dual-credit student who takes a Lone Star College class must apply for accommodations through Lone Star College.  Due to a difference in the laws governing accommodations in high school and post-secondary education, there might be a difference in the types of accommodations available to a dual credit student.

Differences in Accommodations Between High School and College

High School

College

School is responsible for identifying students with disabilities.

Student must self-identify using the college’s official process.

Parents can reach out to teachers to discuss student’s academic progress.

Student information is confidential and subject to the Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). Information only released with student consent.

School is responsible for diagnostic testing for disabilities.

Student is responsible for getting diagnosed and providing that diagnosis to the college.

Course content modifications (IEP) can change course outcomes.

Student must meet the same academic requirements and be assessed on the same material as all other students.

School might be responsible for providing personal aides to assist students.

College is not responsible for providing an aide to assist students.

Student might be exempt from conduct guidelines based on disability.

Student must follow the college’s code of conduct.


Student Services

Campus Service

Location

Contact Information

Assistive Technology Lab B12.804 Jennifer Wilson
281.290.2654
UPAssistiveTech
@LoneStar.edu
Tutoring Services B12.803 Kitty Jordan
Kaitlyn.E.Jordan
@LoneStar.edu
Assessment Center B13.240 Shannan Palomba
281.290.2877
Shannan.Palomba
@LoneStar.edu
Alternative Formatting B12.804 281.290.2654
UPAssistiveTech
@LoneStar.edu
Testing Accommodations B13.260A UPAC
@LoneStar.edu
Readers & Scribes & Note Takers B12.804 Jennifer Wilson
281.290.2654
UPAssistiveTech
@LoneStar.edu
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