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 |
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School is responsible for identifying students with disabilities. |
Student must self-identify using the college’s official process. |
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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. |
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School is responsible for diagnostic testing for disabilities. |
Student is responsible for getting diagnosed and providing that diagnosis to the college. |
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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. |
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School might be responsible for providing personal aides to assist students. |
College is not responsible for providing an aide to assist students. |
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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 |
| Interpreters |
Request 72 hours (3 business days) in advance online: |
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