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 college accommodations?
Anyone with a disability that causes a functional impact.
Which accommodations are available?
Available accommodations may include:
- Assistive technology solutions, in conjunction with the Assistive Technology lab
- Extra time on tests
- Reduced distraction testing environment
- Textbook conversion to accessible format
- Additional accommodations
Prospective Student Application Information
All prospective students should complete the application for services. Once the application has been received, Disability Services staff will review your application and reach out to you regarding next steps which may include submitting documentation and/or scheduling an appointment.
Check out our helpful step-by-step application guide.
Have additional questions? Contact the Disability Services office.
Students are responsible for providing documentation of disability. Documentation may be submitted through one of the following ways:
a. Uploaded directly into your Virtual Student Accommodations Center (VSAC) account or
b. Emailed to the Disability Services Office or
c. Drop it off in the Disability Services office (Maverick Student Center, Suite 260) during regular hours of operation
a. Uploaded directly into your Virtual Student Accommodations Center (VSAC) account or
b. Emailed to the Disability Services Office or
c. Drop it off in the Disability Services office (Maverick Student Center, Suite 260) during regular hours of operation
Check out the Provider Verification Form.
We look forward to meeting with you! Once you have submitted your application and documentation, Disability Services staff will reach out to you to schedule an intake meeting. Meetings are available both in-person on campus and virtually.
Have additional questions? Contact the Disability Services office.
Prospective Student Resources
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 Testing Center offers a variety of accommodations for students on their tests and exams. To schedule a Testing Center appointment, click here.
Current Student Resources
Students should renew their accommodations each semester. To renew your accommodations in VSAC, click here.
Check out our helpful step-by-step renewal guide.
Assistive Technology (AT) is the use of technology to provide equal access to information. As part of the Disability Services office, Assistive Technology Services offers technology support services for students with disabilities to include audio books, adaptive software/hardware, alternative format materials, and equipment loan. The Assistive Technology lab also supports students with AT consultation, training, and resources.
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 Student Assistance Center (VSAC) account.
Adaptive Software and Hardware
Adaptive software and hardware can be obtained and has been installed on various campus computers and throughout the Assistive Technology lab. Additionally, software can be 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 requests for software and hardware can be obtained and installed on a case-by-case basis. Contact Disability Services to request additional information.
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)
Ally is a tool within D2L (an online learning platform) that can create alternative file types that may be easier for you to access; these alternative files include readable text for screen readers, pictures with captions, and easy-to-navigate content. You can download these alternative formats anywhere that files are used.
Learn more about Alternative File Formats for D2L including Ally.
Video: Ally for Students
Ally Quick Start Guide for Students
Ally Help for Students
Ally Alternative Formats for Students
Video: Ally for Students
Ally Quick Start Guide for Students
Ally Help for Students
Ally Alternative Formats for Students
EquatIO allows the creation of digital equations and formulas. It also offers other STEM and graphing tools. Equatio can be used within the D2L Editor, on your desktop (Windows or Mac), in Google Chrome and Equatio MathSpace website. Equatio formulas enable the user to read, write, and listen to scientific material because Equatio generates alternative text, attached to the formula image, containing its description. This alternative text is used by readers such as ReadSpeaker and Read&Write.
Learn more about Equatio Chrome Extension.
ReadSpeaker is a presentation tool designed to enhance student learning by reading text from pages within D2L. This technology also offers students the ability to download a version of the document as an audio file for use on all devices. This text-to-speech service helps all learners with comprehension as well as ease of use.
Learn more about ReadSpeaker.
Read&Write provides reading and writing tools through a software program.
Learn more about Read&Write.
Learn more about Read&Write.
Contacts
| Campus Contact | Location | Contact Information |
Victoria Saunders, MA, CRC Director, Disability and Testing Services |
Maverick Student Center - MSC 260 | Email Phone: (936) 273-7239 |
Kim Killian Coordinator II & Scribe Services |
Maverick Student Center - MSC 260 | Email Phone: 936-271-6034 |
Dorothy McNicol, MA Counselor |
Maverick Student Center - MSC 260 | Email Phone: 936-271-6032 |
| Nicole Roman, MA Counselor |
Conroe Center - CC 100A |
Email |
Kathryn Lee, MA Counselor |
Maverick Student Center - MSC 260 | Email Phone: 936-273-7237 |
|
Charlene Aldridge |
Maverick Student Center - MSC 260 | Email Phone: 936-271-6186 |