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We are proud partners of THRIVE, which works to break the cycle of poverty through collaboration with United Way Greater Houston. In addition to being a HUD-approved agency, Easter Seals administers the Montgomery County Down Payment Assistance Program. ESGH also assists clients with applying for SNAP, TANF and Medicaid.

Includes assistance applying for SNAP, TANF and Medicaid.

SNAP: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly the Food Stamp Program

TANF: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, including cash assistance

Medicaid: Medical assistance program

Contact us at FinancialCoach@eastersealshouston.org to learn more and set up an appointment. The BridgingApps Lab, ToyTech lending library and Financial Coaches are available during Tuesday Family Nights from 4:30 pm-6:30 pm.

Partners: Capital One, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Freddie Mac, The George Foundation, Houston Methodist Hospital, JP Morgan Chase, Montgomery County Community Development, State Farm Insurance, Texas Financial Education Endowment, Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation, Union Home Mortgage Foundation and United Way of Greater Houston

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Form 3900, Application for Certificate of Deafness for Tuition Waiver | Texas Health and Human Services

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The Texas Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS) works in partnership with Texans with disabilities and families with children who have developmental delays to improve the quality of their lives and to enable their full participation in society.

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OpenDyslexic is an open sourced font created to increase readability for readers with dyslexia. The OpenDyslexic browser extension overrides all fonts on web pages with the OpenDyslexic font, and formats pages to be more easily readable. See example on the screenshot:

You can install the Google Chrome extension and FireFox extensions to use OpenDyslexic font in D2L.

Google Chrome

To install the Google Chrome OpenDyslexic Extensions follow these steps:

Click on this link: OpenDyslexic Google Chrome Extension Installation

Select [Add to Chrome] → [Add Extension].

Click on the [Puzzle Piece] at the upper right corner of the webpage, and click on [OpenDyslexic for Chrome].

Turn the application on and select the style.

Firefox

To install the Firefox OpenDyslexic Extensions follow these steps:

Click on this link: OpenDyslexic Firefox Extension Installation.

Select [Add to Firefox].

Select the check box [Allow this extension to run in Private Windows] and click [Okay].

Click on the [Puzzle Piece] at the upper right corner of the webpage, and click on [OpenDyslexic for Firefox].

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Our goal is to promote the availability and accessibility of transportation options for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.

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NADTC Provides resources and training on accessible transportation to empower communities and support individuals.

We are a program of the Federal Transit Administration administered by Easterseals and USAging.

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This Texas trail-blazing program is improving the interaction between law enforcement and drivers diagnosed with a communication challenge or a hearing impairment.

Components to the Texas Driving with Disability Program

Communication Impediment on Driver License & State ID

Communication Impediment with a Peace Officer is an optional restriction code offered on Texas State ID and Driver License for those wanting to alert law enforcement of a challenge with communication. Physician signed form required.

Law Enforcement Training

In an effort to educate all Texas Law Enforcement agencies on better understanding persons with a Communication Impediment, video training modules are now available online on the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) website for officers to utilize for continuing education hours.

Communication Impediment in Vehicle Registration

(Samuel Allen Law / Senate Bill 976, 86th Texas Legislative Session) - The option for disclosure of a communication disability/impediment when registering a vehicle through the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles. Communication Impediment will then be privately placed in the Texas Law Enforcement Telecommunication System (TLETS) thus alerting the officer of the challenge PRIOR to approaching the vehicle in a pull-over scenario. Form VTR-216 must be completed by a licensed physician if the applicant has a physical health condition or a licensed physician, licensed psychologist, or a non-physician mental health professional if the applicant has a mental health condition.

What diagnosis is considered a "communication impediment" for the Texas Driving with Disability Program?

Medically, each disorder lends itself to its own category. However, for law enforcement coding and training purposes, the term "Communication Impediment" is divided into two groups.

Group One

Think of this group as having a slower processing speed. Similar to a computer that takes a little longer to load content. Allow time for individuals to respond. Diagnosis in this group include:

Autism (including Asperger Syndrome)

Mild Intellectual Disability

Down Syndrome

Parkinson's Disease

Speech and Language Disorders (mutism, stuttering, speech delay Aphasia and Spasmodic Dysphonia)

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Brain Injury

Cerebral Palsy

Group Two

Think of this group as using a different language. There is no mental impairment but an individual communicates differently than you. Diagnosis in this group include

How do I participate?

Texas Drivers

If you want to place the code for "Communication Impediment with a Peace Officer" on your Texas ID or driver license:

Ask your doctor to complete form DL-101 and present it at the driver license office. The code will go on the back of your license, similar to other codes like organ donor or corrective lenses.

If you want "communication impediment" to be included in TLETS:

Have your doctor, psychologist, or non-physician mental health professional complete form VTR-216. Present this form when you register your vehicle with Texas DMV.

Law Enforcement Officers (Training)

If you are a law enforcement officer, you can access the Driving with Disability training in TCOLE. This online training is available to all Texas law enforcement interested in learning more about conditions that may make communicating effectively with an officer more difficult. The training includes more detailed information on what constitutes a communication impediment and practical tips for successful communication. (Available Soon! Law Enforcement Training Program with partner Texas A & M San Antonio)

References and Additional Information

Webinar Presentation

Printed Materials

Informational Videos

Legislative References

Senate Bill 976 (86th Legislative Session) - relating to the notification of a peace officer through an indication associated with vehicle registration that a person has a health condition or disability that may impede effective communication.

House Bill 1434 (85th Legislative Session) - relating to displaying certain informational materials and videos in driver license offices.

Senate Bill 2304 (88th Legislative Session) - relating to the regulation of driver education courses and driving safety courses and the provision of information regarding the Texas Driving with Disability Program to certain public school students.

About Texas Driving with Disability Program

Texas Driving with Disability program was created by Jennifer Allen, founder and former executive director of Aspergers101. Jennifer's son Samuel is diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome, a form of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) characterized by difficulties with social interaction and nonverbal communication. When Samuel reached driving age, Ms. Allen recognized the need for support for people with communication impediments in interacting with law enforcement during a traffic stop, together they have forged this program into law.

Driving with Disability initiative is a success because in our great state of Texas, you can take an idea from a citizen, empower that idea through our State Legislature, engage our great Department of Public Safety and Department of Motor Vehicles, gain total support through our Governors Committee on People with Disabilities, affirm its credibility through the medical community and suddenly we have forged a program worthy to share. Let's pass it on and have others build upon it.

Jennifer Allen/Founder Texas Driving with Disability

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RIDES is a great option for people for whom public transportation is either unavailable or inaccessible - helping eligible residents make doctor's appointments, do grocery shopping or otherwise just get around and remain independent.

During the COVID-19 Pandemic, the RIDES Program NEW client registration will ONLY be conducted through RIDES Online Registration or US Postal Service.

RIDES is a curb-to-curb subsidized program that allows eligible customers and participating agencies to purchase transportation services at a significant discount. The customer/agency pays 50% of the total trip cost.

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Each Customer May Select From Two Levels of Service:

Shared Ride This non-metered program in which passengers share rides with other passengers requires advance reservations. Of the two,​ this is the most economical for trips over 12 miles. The cost is based on the mileage distance from the point of pick-up to the destination. The price will range from $6.00 to $42.00, with the customer paying only 50% of this cost. Trips must be booked a minimum of 24 hours in advance.

Taxi Service​ The cost of this metered same-day service is based on the rate of the meter fare box. Customers may take a one-way trip with a maximum up to $48.00 - the customer pays 50% of the trip cost. With this service, rides are dispatched on the same day as the request. Trips can be booked 90 minutes in advance.

Harris County operates its programs and services without regard to race, color, and national origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Any person who believes she or he has been aggrieved by any unlawful discriminatory practice under Title VI may file a complaint with Harris County. For more information on Harris County's civil rights program and the procedures to file a complaint, contact 832-927-4700, TTY Dial 7-1-1 (1-800-735-2988); email transit@csd.hctx.net; or visit our administrative office at 8410 Lantern Point Drive, Houston, Texas 77054. For more information, visit​ Harris County Transit.

To view our Title VI Policy click here. To file a Title VI Complaint or for information call 832-927-4700.

For other service complaints call 713-368-RIDE (7433).

Any information on this website is available in different languages and formats upon request.

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Focus@Will introduces a unique tool that provides background music scientifically designed to improve focus and concentration.

By reducing the cognitive load associated with environmental noise, Focus@Will helps students maintain focus for longer periods, boosting their efficiency and productivity. The app also includes features like timed work sessions and productivity tracking, allowing students to measure their progress and stay on track with their study goals.

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A favored study app among college students everywhere, iStudiez tracks your academic progress throughout the semester and sends you helpful homework notifications so you never forget an assignment. It’s like having your mom with you in college – minus the laundry and home-cooked meals, that is.

IStudiez lets you rate the priority of your homework assignments, input your professors’ names and contact info and track your GPA. It’ll help you manage your time more efficiently and can be synced across all your devices.

The app offers a free trial for one semester, and then costs $1.99 a month for unlimited use.

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This is one of the apps you'll really USE in your daily school life.
See how your grades go up as you stick to this app daily when planning your studies.

Let's reiterate for freshman ;)
You need this app to help you...

...ORGANIZE YOUR SCHEDULE

Unique built-in planner lets you input and easy manage all types of schedules including classic, alternating (A & B weeks), rotating and block schedule.
Not only you can enter most common course details, but also add instructors with all related information such as office hours, affiliation, phone number and email address. As well you are welcome to add holiday periods and even cancel separate classes in case of outstanding events.
In addition, you are supplied with an expanded set of icons designed especially for iStudiez Pro to mark your class types and extracurricular activities. Color labels are available for your convenience to mark each particular course.

...FOLLOW UP WITH YOUR HOMEWORK

Special section is dedicated to keep track of your homework and assignments. Whatever is the way you are used to manage your homework, you will find it all in iStudiez Pro. Whether you want to organize your assignments by date or by course or by priority or sort them into pending and completed, you have all options at your hand.
You can add partners to your homework if needed.

...STAY UPDATED

The main Today view updates your current schedule in the real-time mode. You'll see online classes, regular schedule, due assignments and even past classes if you need to do some nostalgia.
Today view is incredibly flexible and allows modifying details of classes or assignments as per your need.

...CALENDARS INTEGRATION

You can choose to see third-party calendar events in iStudiez Pro. OR, you can share iStudiez Pro schedule into your calendars and share it with your classmates, friends, parents.

...TRACK YOUR GRADES and GPA, COME TO LOVE YOUR EXAMS ;)

This option is based on assignments (support of weighted/non-weighted assignments) and exams, and GPA calculator is available both for current and past semesters. Support of most world used grading scales (letter grades, percent, points).

More to it: you can set up your "tick tick time to prepare to your exams!" alert, allowing yourself to plan your own comfortable time to study.

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iStudiez Pro has a full presence on Apple Watch, you can virtually stay notified of all the important events and homework due on your Apple Watch, with smartly designed notifications. See time left for current events and keep an eye on events that are coming next, right on Apple Watch face.

Beautifully designed and easy to use, packed with amazing icons and cool features, helping you keep track of even the most complicated schedule, guarding the info of your teachers, grades and holidays, iStudiez Pro is the ultimate app for students to graduate nicely!

Enough talk. Get it and feel it yourself.

*** PRICING ***

Main app functions are provided for free. Multiplatform Cloud Sync requires a subscription. We offer weekly, monthly and yearly subscription plans.

All plans unlock the Cloud Sync on ALL SUPPORTED PLATFORMS.

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You can reach us via support@istudentpro.com or on Twitter (@istudiez) or Facebook.

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Finally found a scheduling app that I like!

I haven't been using this app for long but I already love the features I see so far. I really just need a way to keep my day to day schedule straight and other apps/methods have not been very helpful. My only issue with this app so far is that there is no way for me to include a work schedule. I work full-time while going to school which is why it's imperative that I can keep my schedule straight when switching between the two, but there doesn't seem to be much thought yet on this app for working students. I really hope you guys update soon and provide a way to integrate a work-school schedule layout. I guess I could use the current class features and just call it "Work" but the classes require beginning and ending dates which makes things weird, and if my hours aren't the same everyday that would cause other issues. Aside from that, I love the ease of how I can enter my class schedule with all the class details I need and see it all laid out for the week. If the work schedule feature gets added, this will be my go-to scheduling app for college. Looking forward to updates!

Thank you for your generous feedback. Yes, you may perform this scenario the way you described. Use one-time classes for your working hours, hope that will help you to enter your work schedule into the app.

Dead in the Water

I have been using this app for years, and it does do some things well. However, the more you use it, the more you start to notice missing features, awkward processes that require way too many steps, and glitches that need to be corrected. For instance, there is no way to create a recurring assignment. You have to cut/paste over and over and over. Moving assignments is also cumbersome and clumsy. There are also times where the text is illegible or when selecting or marking off an assignment does nothing (an obvious bug!). Despite their subscription model for "Pro" access, this developer does NOTHING to fix or enhance the app in any way. (Don't believe me? Just look at the date on the latest app update. Even that was for some minor fix and did not address the real problems with the app.) All I'm saying is consider this before you commit to spending money on this app. The subscription model is designed so that developers can sustain and profit from CONTINUED work on the product-not just so they can collect money indefinitely for doing nothing. If the developer is collecting a monthly subscription fee, they should also be working monthly to improve and care for the app. As you can clearly see, this developer is no longer invested in their product, so maybe you should not be either. I suggest going with another app with a more responsible and engaged team behind it.

Thank you for your feedback.

Almost perfect

I just started using this as an app for my phone, iPad, and MacBook. This is a super nice and easy to use tool that really comes in handy and I 100% recommend it. However, I do have a few things I would like to see added. 1. Please have a spot to show overdue tasks. This seems like a no brained, because if I missed a task, unless I happen to I go back a few days, I'll never notice 2. Please add a spot for links in assignments. As schools get more and more online, it would be great to be able to put a link to an assignment on Google Classroom or Canvas 3. Let us add attachments to assignments. Kind of the same thing as before, but being able to add attachments would make find instructions and information for assignments so much easier. 3. I would love to be able to add notes for a course as a whole, and not just individual classes. I do really like this app, and I hope my recommendations get thought about. Sadly, seeing as this app hasn't been updated in 2 years, I don't have much hope for any new changes.

​Thank you for your feedback and suggestions. We'll take them into consideration. As to the attachments - we are concerned about the sync speed and the weight of the app's data (e.g. if you attach a few PDFs). What kind of notes do you require to leave for a course? You are welcome to contact us at support@istudentpro.com for further discussion. Thank you in advance!

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iPad

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iPod touch

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Mac

Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.

Apple Watch

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Apple Vision

Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.

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1. Comprehensive career assessment that addresses student strengths, interests, and career objectives, with ongoing evaluations.

2. One-on-one weekly support sessions with a dedicated coach.

3. Monthly wraparound meetings with the coach, plus any other support individuals chosen by the student, such as parents, VR counselors, DRC staff, and more.

4. Flexible additional support options, available in-person or virtually through text, email, phone, or video calls.

5. Group skills training and activities, available in-person or virtually, emphasizing:

- Soft skills

- Team building

- Time management

- Organization and planning

- Career development

- Post-Graduate Job Preparation

- Internship assistance

6. In-person support within 50 miles of Las Vegas, NV, Houston, TX, and Austin, TX is accessible, regardless of the student's campus location, contingent on coach availability. However, virtual support is available nationwide!

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COVID-19 cases are on the rise. Learn how to get protected and how DRTx can help.

The Texas Protection and Advocacy Agency

Our mission is to help people with disabilities understand and exercise their rights under the law, ensuring their full and equal participation in society. Watch our video to learn more about how we began.

People with disabilities have a right to be included in all aspects of their communities.

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Disability Rights Texas helps people with disabilities understand and exercise their rights, ensuring full and equal participation in society.

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U.S. Department of Education
Arne Duncan
Secretary

Office for Civil Rights
Russlynn Ali
Assistant Secretary

First published July 2002. Reprinted May 2004.
Revised September 2007. Revised September 2011.

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Office for Civil Rights
Washington, D.C. 20202
September 2011
More and more high school students with disabilities are planning to continue their education in postsecondary schools, including vocational and career schools, two- and four- year colleges, and universities. As a student with a disability, you need to be well informed about your rights and responsibilities as well as the responsibilities postsecondary schools have toward you. Being well informed will help ensure you have a full opportunity to enjoy the benefits of the postsecondary education experience without confusion or delay.

The information in this pamphlet, provided by the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) in the U. S. Department of Education, explains the rights and responsibilities of students with disabilities who are preparing to attend postsecondary schools. This pamphlet also explains the obligations of a postsecondary school to provide academic adjustments, including auxiliary aids and services, to ensure the school does not discriminate on the basis of disability.

OCR enforces Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (Title II), which prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. Practically every school district and postsecondary school in the United States is subject to one or both of these laws, which have similar requirements.*/

Although Section 504 and Title II apply to both school districts and postsecondary schools, the responsibilities of postsecondary schools differ significantly from those of school districts.

Moreover, you will have responsibilities as a postsecondary student that you do not have as a high school student. OCR strongly encourages you to know your responsibilities and those of postsecondary schools under Section 504 and Title II. Doing so will improve your opportunity to succeed as you enter postsecondary education.

The following questions and answers provide more specific information to help you succeed.
As a student with a disability leaving high school and entering postsecondary education, will I see differences in my rights and how they are addressed?
Yes. Section 504 and Title II protect elementary, secondary, and postsecondary students from discrimination. Nevertheless, several of the requirements that apply through high school are different from the requirements that apply beyond high school. For instance, Section 504 requires a school district to provide a free appropriate public education (FAPE) to each child with a disability in the district's jurisdiction. Whatever the disability, a school district must identify an individual's educational needs and provide any regular or special education and related aids and services necessary to meet those needs as well as it is meeting the needs of students without disabilities.

Unlike your high school, however, your postsecondary school is not required to provide FAPE. Rather, your postsecondary school is required to provide appropriate academic adjustments as necessary to ensure that it does not discriminate on the basis of disability. In addition, if your postsecondary school provides housing to nondisabled students, it must provide comparable, convenient, and accessible housing to students with disabilities at the same cost.

Other important differences that you need to know, even before you arrive at your postsecondary school, are addressed in the remaining questions.
May a postsecondary school deny my admission because I have a disability?
No. If you meet the essential requirements for admission, a postsecondary school may not deny your admission simply because you have a disability.
Do I have to inform a postsecondary school that I have a disability?
No. But if you want the school to provide an academic adjustment, you must identify yourself as having a disability. Likewise, you should let the school know about your disability if you want to ensure that you are assigned to accessible facilities. In any event, your disclosure of a disability is always voluntary.

What academic adjustments must a postsecondary school provide?

The appropriate academic adjustment must be determined based on your disability and individual needs. Academic adjustments may include auxiliary aids and services, as well as modifications to academic requirements as necessary to ensure equal educational opportunity. Examples of adjustments are: arranging for priority registration; reducing a course load; substituting one course for another; providing note takers, recording devices, sign language interpreters, extended time for testing, and, if telephones are provided in dorm rooms, a TTY in your dorm room; and equipping school computers with screen-reading, voice recognition, or other adaptive software or hardware.

In providing an academic adjustment, your postsecondary school is not required to lower or substantially modify essential requirements. For example, although your school may be required to provide extended testing time, it is not required to change the substantive content of the test. In addition, your postsecondary school does not have to make adjustments that would fundamentally alter the nature of a service, program, or activity, or that would result in an undue financial or administrative burden. Finally, your postsecondary school does not have to provide personal attendants, individually prescribed devices, readers for personal use or study, or other devices or services of a personal nature, such as tutoring and typing.
If I want an academic adjustment, what must I do?
You must inform the school that you have a disability and need an academic adjustment. Unlike your school district, your postsecondary school is not required to identify you as having a disability or to assess your needs.

Your postsecondary school may require you to follow reasonable procedures to request an academic adjustment. You are responsible for knowing and following those procedures. In their publications providing general information, postsecondary schools usually include information on the procedures and contacts for requesting an academic adjustment. Such publications include recruitment materials, catalogs, and student handbooks, and are often available on school websites. Many schools also have staff whose purpose is to assist students with disabilities. If you are unable to locate the procedures, ask a school official, such as an admissions officer or counselor.
When should I request an academic adjustment?
Although you may request an academic adjustment from your postsecondary school at any time, you should request it as early as possible. Some academic adjustments may take more time to provide than others. You should follow your school's procedures to ensure that the school has enough time to review your request and provide an appropriate academic adjustment.

Do I have to prove that I have a disability to obtain an academic adjustment?

Generally, yes. Your school will probably require you to provide documentation showing that you have a current disability and need an academic adjustment.

What documentation should I provide?

Schools may set reasonable standards for documentation. Some schools require more documentation than others. They may require you to provide documentation prepared by an appropriate professional, such as a medical doctor, psychologist, or other qualified diagnostician. The required documentation may include one or more of the following: a diagnosis of your current disability, as well as supporting information, such as the date of the diagnosis, how that diagnosis was reached, and the credentials of the diagnosing professional; information on how your disability affects a major life activity; and information on how the disability affects your academic performance. The documentation should provide enough information for you and your school to decide what is an appropriate academic adjustment.

An individualized education program (IEP) or Section 504 plan, if you have one, may help identify services that have been effective for you. This is generally not sufficient documentation, however, because of the differences between postsecondary education and high school education. What you need to meet the new demands of postsecondary education may be different from what worked for you in high school. Also, in some cases, the nature of a disability may change.

If the documentation that you have does not meet the postsecondary school's requirements, a school official should tell you in a timely manner what additional documentation you need to provide. You may need a new evaluation in order to provide the required documentation.
Who has to pay for a new evaluation?
Neither your high school nor your postsecondary school is required to conduct or pay for a new evaluation to document your disability and need for an academic adjustment. You may, therefore, have to pay or find funding to pay an appropriate professional for an evaluation. If you are eligible for services through your state vocational rehabilitation agency, you may qualify for an evaluation at no cost to you. You may locate your state vocational rehabilitation agency at http://rsa.ed.gov by clicking on "Info about RSA," then "People and Offices," and then "State Agencies/ Contacts."
Once the school has received the necessary documentation from me, what should I expect?
To determine an appropriate academic adjustment, the school will review your request in light of the essential requirements for the relevant program. It is important to remember that the school is not required to lower or waive essential requirements. If you have requested a specific academic adjustment, the school may offer that academic adjustment, or it may offer an effective alternative. The school may also conduct its own evaluation of your disability and needs at its own expense.

You should expect your school to work with you in an interactive process to identify an appropriate academic adjustment. Unlike the experience you may have had in high school, however, do not expect your postsecondary school to invite your parents to participate in the process or to develop an IEP for you.
What if the academic adjustment we identified is not working?
Let the school know as soon as you become aware that the results are not what you expected. It may be too late to correct the problem if you wait until the course or activity is completed. You and your school should work together to resolve the problem.
May a postsecondary school charge me for providing an academic adjustment?
No. Nor may it charge students with disabilities more for participating in its programs or activities than it charges students who do not have disabilities.
What can I do if I believe the school is discriminating against me?
Practically every postsecondary school must have a person-frequently called the Section 504 Coordinator, ADA Coordinator, or Disability Services Coordinator-who coordinates the school's compliance with Section 504,Title II, or both laws. You may contact that person for information about how to address your concerns.

The school must also have grievance procedures. These procedures are not the same as the due process procedures with which you may be familiar from high school. But the postsecondary school's grievance procedures must include steps to ensure that you may raise your concerns fully and fairly, and must provide for the prompt and equitable resolution of complaints.

School publications, such as student handbooks and catalogs, usually describe the steps that you must take to start the grievance process. Often, schools have both formal and informal processes. If you decide to use a grievance process, you should be prepared to present all the reasons that support your request.

If you are dissatisfied with the outcome of the school's grievance procedures or wish to pursue an alternative to using those procedures, you may file a complaint against the school with OCR or in a court. You may learn more about the OCR complaint process from the brochure How to File a Discrimination Complaint with the Office for Civil Rights, which you may obtain by contacting us at the addresses and phone numbers below, or at http://www.ed.gov/ocr/docs/howto.html.

If you would like more information about the responsibilities of postsecondary schools to students with disabilities, read the OCR brochure Auxiliary Aids and Services for Postsecondary Students with Disabilities: Higher Education's Obligations Under Section 504 and Title II of the ADA. You may obtain a copy by contacting us at the address and phone numbers below, or at http://www.ed.gov/ocr/docs/auxaids.html.

Students with disabilities who know their rights and responsibilities are much better equipped to succeed in postsecondary school. We encourage you to work with the staff at your school because they, too, want you to succeed. Seek the support of family, friends, and fellow students, including those with disabilities. Know your talents and capitalize on them, and believe in yourself as you embrace new challenges in your education.

To receive more information about the civil rights of students with disabilities in education institutions, you may contact us at :

Customer Service Team
Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education
Washington, D.C. 20202-1100

Phone: 1-800-421-3481
TDD: 1- 877-521-2172
Email: ocr@ed.gov
Web site: www.ed.gov/ocr

*/ You may be familiar with another federal law that applies to the education of students with disabilities-the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). That law is administered by the Office of Special Education Programs in the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services in the U.S. Department of Education. The IDEA and its individualized education program (IEP) provisions do not apply to postsecondary schools. This pamphlet does not discuss the IDEA or state and local laws that may apply.

This publication is in the public domain. Authorization to reproduce it in whole or in part is granted. The publication's citation should be: U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, Students With Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education: Know Your Rights and Responsibilities, Washington, D.C., 2011.
To order copies of this publication,
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or fax your order to: 703-605-6794;

or e-mail your request to: edpubs@inet.ed.gov;

or call in your request toll-free: 1-877-433-7827 (1-877-4-ED-PUBS). Those who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TDD) or a teletypewriter (TTY), should call 1-877-576-7734. If 877 service is not yet available in your area, you may call 1-800-872-5327 (1-800-USA-LEARN).

or order online at http://edpubs.gov.

This publication is also available on the Department's Web site at http://www.ed.gov/ocr/transition.html. Any updates to this publication will be available on this website.

On request, this publication can be made available in alternate formats, such as Braille, large print. or computer diskette. For more information, you may contact the Department's Alternate Format Center at 202-260-0852 or 202-260-0818. If you use TDD, call 1-800-877-8339.

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Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education

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Incurred while the Designated Beneficiary is an Eligible Individual,

Related to the disability of the Designated Beneficiary, and

For the benefit of the Designated Beneficiary in maintaining or improving his or her health, independence, or quality of life.

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A Savings Program for Texas with Disabilities

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Information regarding key laws for Texans with disabilities is covered under the resource topics listed on the right. These sections provide information related to Key Laws for Texans with Disabilities and to the Texas statutes by topic. This section is not intended to be used for legal advice.

For information and referral on local resources, please dial 211. If you are calling from outside Texas, or have technical difficulties when dialing 211, please call (877) 541-7905. You may also visit the web page, Finding Help in Texas. You may also wish to visit Texas Parent to Parent for a directory of a variety of resources, searchable by county and topic.

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Resources and College Options for Students with Intellectual Disabilities

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Home

About

What is Think College?

Think College provides resources, technical assistance and training related to college options for students with intellectual disability, and manages the only national listing of college programs for students with intellectual disability in the United States.

We are dedicated to developing, expanding, and improving inclusive higher education options for people with intellectual disability. With a commitment to equity and excellence, Think College supports evidence-based and student-centered research and practice by generating and sharing knowledge, guiding institutional change, informing public policy, and engaging with students, professionals and families.

Think College Fact Sheet (downloadable PDF)

We conduct and extend our work through several specific projects, described below.

Current Projects

The National Coordinating Center provides technical assistance, resource development and training related to postsecondary education for students with ID. It offers support, coordination, and evaluation services for Transition and Postsecondary Education Program (TPSID) grantees. The NCC shares resources via several dissemination strategies, including its website, www.thinkcollege.net, social media and a newsletter.
Funded by the Office of Postsecondary Education at the US Department of Education, Grant #P407B200001, FY2021-2025

In collaboration with the Think College National Coordinating Center, The Network disseminates research and best practices related to improving inclusive postsecondary education for students with intellectual disability, helps colleges and universities develop and expand postsecondary education programs; promotes positive academic, social, independent living, and self-advocacy outcomes for students with ID; and supports faculty, campus service providers, and families to meet the needs of students with ID.
Funded by the Office of Postsecondary Education, U.S. Department of Education (Grant No.: P407C210001).

The Transition Leadership program is designed to prepare initially or professionally licensed professionals who wish to obtain an education specialist endorsement in transition services. The courses are taught online with an on-site practicum and strong mentoring relationships. Scholarships are available to scholars who support students identified as having low-incidence disabilities, including intellectual disabilities, autism, sensory impairments, and traumatic brain injury.
Funded by Office of Special Education Programs at the US Department of Education, Grant #H325K160082

FQI-E is an engaging game-based online curriculum focusing on college and career awareness using the evidenced-based "Possible Selves" framework to support improved self-concept, social and emotional competence, and early college and career awareness for elementary students in grades 3-5 with and without disabilities.
Funded by the Federal Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) 2018-2023

This project examines the composition and impact of existing transition practices via a series of research studies that will involve secondary analysis of two national datasets.
Funded by Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER), Special Education Research Grants competition, Award number: R324A190085

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Massachusetts Inclusive Concurrent Enrollment (MAICEI) (2007-current).

Provision of training and technical assistance to MAICEI grantees that support students with ID in going to college. Developed online training materials and provided customized technical assistance for MAICEI grantees.
Funded by the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education

Past Projects

Future Quest assists all middle school students to prepare for high school and postsecondary education and employment after high school. Future Quest's online activities promote student self-advocacy, self-exploration, organization, and technology literacy skills.
Funded by the US Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, Grant #H327510012.

vrpracticesandyouth.org
This study looks at the role and impact of vocational rehabilitation (VR) in inclusive higher education for youth with intellectual disability and autism.
Funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living, Grant Number: 90RT5034-02-01

The Think College Transition Project is developing and implementing an inclusive dual-enrollment transition model designed to improve achievement and post-school outcomes for youth with intellectual disabilities and autism.
Funded by US Department of Education, Investing in Innovation funds, with matching funds from the Peter and Elizabeth Tower Foundation.

College-Career Connection Model demonstration OSEP (1997-2001)

Worked with five Community Colleges (Holyoke, Quinsigamond, Massasoit, Bunker Hill and Roxbury CC) in Massachusetts to develop an inclusive model for transition services for students with intellectual disability age 18 - 22 years old in authentic inclusive higher education options.
Funded by the US Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs

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I am ready to start my college journey, now what? ApplyTexas is a one-stop shop for applying to a public university or community college in Texas. Start now at applytexas.org. Help us understand how applicants can be better supported throughout the application process by taking this survey.

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Tuition Exemption for Blind or Deaf Students (right-click and choose "open post")

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Tuition Exemption for Blind or Deaf Students

Program Purpose

Help enable students who are blind or deaf to attend public colleges or universities in the state of Texas.

NOTE: This webpage is intended to provide basic information for the public by highlighting requirements that appear in the Texas Education Code (TEC) and Texas Administrative Code (TAC). When reviewing eligibility requirements this exemption program, you should always refer to the relevant statutes and rules. The information on this webpage is to be used solely as a resource and does not override the statute or rules for this exemption program. It is not intended as, and does not constitute, legal advice.

Eligibility Requirements

Texas residents with a vision-related disability (e.g., blindness, significant visual impairment) are determined eligible by Vocational Rehabilitation Services Offices through the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). Students must contact their local TWC office to apply.

Texas residents with a hearing disability who meet certain criteria are determined eligible by Texas Health and Human Services (HHS). To apply, students must submit the Application for Certificate of Deafness for Tuition Waiver (Form 3900) to HHS.
br> After eligibility is established, HHS will issue the student a certification of eligibility letter that he or she must provide to the institution's registrar.

Eligible students:

Are not required to demonstrate financial need.

Must be registered with Selective Service or be exempt.

Who meet the enrollment eligibility requirements can receive the exemption while attempting any program of study offered at an eligible institution (i.e., undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degree).

Can continue to receive the exemption in subsequent semesters or terms only if the student is meeting the institution's grade point average (GPA) requirement for financial aid.

May not continue to receive the exemption while enrolled in undergraduate hours considered to be excessive. (TEC, Section 54.014)

Eligible Institutions

All Texas public colleges and universities are required to participate in this program.

Award Amount

Exemption from tuition is only for courses in which the institution receives formula funding (i.e., a course that does not depend solely on student tuition and fees to cover its costs).

The student may be awarded tuition and all fees authorized by TEC, Chapter 54 (such as lab fees) for any eligible course attempted.

Application Process

Enroll and be admitted at an eligible institution in Texas.

Registrar verifies enrollment eligibility and collects all required documentation, which includes:

Student's written statement of purpose that indicates the certificate or degree program to be pursued or the professional enhancement from the course of study for that certificate or degree program;

Student's high school diploma or its equivalent;

Letter of recommendation from the high school principal of the student who is blind or deaf, or from a public official, or from some other responsible person who knows the student who is blind or deaf and is willing to serve as a reference; and

Institution verifies each year that the student remains eligible. (Student does not have to reapply for the exemption each year.)

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We look at 7 popular speech-to-text (STT) apps for smartphones and compare their features.

Ava

Ava is for 1-to-1 and group conversations. It has a good range of features. However, when we tested it, accuracy could have been better, even in a quiet environment and speaking close to the phone.

Features

Adjustable text size and display theme

You can reply by text with the unique option for the phone to voice back conversations with a simulated voice

Tap words to correct them. The app will then 'learn' to transcribe these words correctly

You can use the app with an extension microphone.

How to download Ava

Download Ava from GooglePlay store

Download Ava from App Store

Otter

Otter lets you translate all audio from the microphone into text.

With the right permissions, you can link your calendar to the app so that it automatically creates transcripts of your meetings through any third-party video and voice calling apps like Microsoft Teams and Zoom.

The app has good accuracy and speed. It's free for individuals for conversations up to 30 minutes with a total of 600 minutes each month. There's a paid-for professional and business package as well.

Features

Autocorrects any mistakes once a full sentence has been transcribed

Adjustable text font and size

Save recordings in a folder.

How to download Otter

Download Otter for iOS from App Store

Download Otter for Android from GooglePlay Store

Rogervoice

Rogervoice is a free STT phone calling service.

As well as having automated STT translations like Skype, you can also make calls using a STT relay or sign language relay assistant. The relay assistant service is currently only available in France (where the app was developed) so we only tested the automated STT translation service.

It's free to make calls to people who have the Rogervoice app. If you want to call people who don't have the app, you need to pay for a subscription.

You need a high-bandwith connection (Wi-Fi, 3G, 4G or 5G).

Features

Supports over 80 languages

You can speak to the other person on the call, or write your message, which will be read aloud to the other person by a vocal synthesiser

It can also transcribe voicemails

The app doesn't support calls to emergency services or premium-rate numbers.

How to download Rogervoice

Download Rogervoice from Google PlayStore

Download Rogervoice from App Store

Skype

The latest version of Microsoft's video conferencing app for smartphones enables users to easily toggle the subtitles on and off during audio and video calls.

Skype-to-Skype calls are free. You have to pay for calls to phone numbers.

To turn subtitles on during a Skype call, press the + button and select "turn subtitles on."

Features

The profile picture of the person who's speaking appears next to the line of text, so you can keep track of who said what

Set a default language for subtitles

Both video and voice calls supported

Up to 24 participants on calls.

Read more about Skype subtitles on the Skype website
How to download Skype

Download Skype for Android from GooglePlay Store
Download Skype for iOS from App Store

Google Live Transcribe

Google's Live Transcribe app was launched in 2019 and has led the way in speech-to-text apps on Android phones. It can transcribe conversations near the phone and is ideal for one-to-one conversations and small meetings.

The app requires Wi-Fi or a mobile network signal.

Features

The ability to work out conversational context to correctly transcribe words that sound the same but have different meanings - for example, 'grease' and 'Greece'.

5 text sizes

Choose black text on white background or white text on black background

Option for the person reading the text to type back their part of the conversation

Pause transcriptions while the person is speaking

Save transcriptions in the app. The app automatically deletes them after 3 days. Although you can't export transcriptions to other apps, you can copy and paste the text

To maintain social distancing, it's possible to use an extension microphone so that the person speaking can be further away from the phone

Teach the app unusual sounding names and uncommon words

It can flag up non-speech sounds such as laughter and non-human sounds like the doorbell, phone ringing and music

You can set the phone to vibrate each time someone says your name.

How to download Google Live Transcribe
Download Live Transcribe from GooglePlay Store
Google Live Caption was launched in 2020. It provides real-time captions for YouTube videos, podcasts and voice recordings. It's available on some phones that are Android 10 and above. Find out how to use Google Live Caption

The Google Pixel 4a phone goes a step further and can transcribe mobile network calls, voice and video calls on apps such as WhatsApp and Zoom. The ability to caption phone calls will likely roll out to other devices.

Speechnotes - Speech To Text Notepad

Speechnotes - Speech To Text Notepad (previously known as TextHear Personal) is available free for unlimited use on Android phones.

The free version of the app has adverts, but you can pay for an ad-free version.

Accuracy and speed is almost as good as the Google Live Transcribe app.

Features

Adds automatic punctuation and spacing

It can work out words that have the same meaning

Adjustable the text font and size

Choice of black and white display themes

Save conversations or send them to other applications

Can work with an extension microphone plugged into the phone.

How to download Speechnotes - Speech To Text Notepad
Download Speechnotes - Speech To Text Notepad from GooglePlay Store
Hearing Helper

Hearing Helper (iOS only) is a live STT translation app. It costs £2.99 and can be used for 1-to-1 conversations or transcribing speech for notes.

When we tested Hearing Helper, it performed well with overall good accuracy and speed of translations. Unfortunately, you can't save transcripts.

Features

Designed for deaf people and people with hearing loss

The app uses the same technology as Apple's Siri

Tap to quick-edit words

Customisable text size.

How to download Hearing Helper

Download Hearing Helper from App Store

Live Transcribe for iOS

Suitable for iPhone, iPad and iPad touch.

Although it shares the same name, this app is unrelated to Google's Live Transcribe for Android phones. You need a subscription to use it, but you can do a free trial for 7 days.

Features

Works offline

Adjustable text size

50+ languages supported

You can use the app offline

Reply with text

Save and share transcripts

Full screen mode to reduce distractions.

How to download Live Transcribe for iOS

The app is available from the App Store and requires iOS 13.0 or later. It's free and has optional in-app purchases.

Download Live Transcribe for iOS from App Store

TextHear

You can use TextHear for free for 90 seconds. After this, you have to pay for every 30 minutes you use it.

Accuracy and speed is almost as good as the Google Live Transcribe app.

Features

Automatic punctuation and spacing

It can work out words that have the same meaning

Adjustable the text font and size

Choice of black and white display themes

You can save conversations or send them to other applications

Can work with an extension microphone plugged into the phone.

Visit the TextHear website

How to download TextHear
Download TextHear from App Store
Communication support

Speech-to-text apps are unregulated, which is fine for personal use, but for communication needs in the workplace and in health care settings, we recommend regulated alternatives such as speech-to-text reporters for transcribing in-person or online meetings and appointments, and the Relay UK app for transcribing phone calls via a live relay assistant.
Learn more about Relay UK

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Assistive Technology is all around us! Many of the tools available are free or cost very little to use. On the following pages are lists of Assistive Technology tools you may find useful when completing various tasks both in or out of school. Many of these tools may help you complete tasks more quickly, easily, or independently. Tools are broken down into sub-categories such as Reading, Writing, or Notetaking, for example. All apps and programs on the following pages are free or cost approximately less than $25.

This website is meant to be a starting point to research Assistive Technology tools with majority of them being available for anyone. We hope this website serves as a starting point for researching and finding tools and programs that best fit the tasks you need to complete.

We do our best to stay updated on the latest information about the apps on the following pages along with adding the latest and greatest apps as soon as they come out. If you find an error in our listing or want to share a program, software, website or app that we should add, please contact us at class@augsburg.edu.

Content created and shared by Augsburg University. To use, please correctly cite Augsburg University CLASS Office. The information about the following applications has been summarized from the applications' websites and/or from experience testing the applications. We do updates approximately once a year. Please refer to the applications' websites for the most up to date information.

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Quiz Results

After you complete The Princeton Review Career Quiz we will show you careers that match the "style" and "interest" colors you created. The colors have particular meanings:

Your Interest

"Interests" describe the types of activities that you are drawn to; these will need to be present in a job or career that you are considering if you are to stay motivated. It is important to note that interest in an activity does not necessarily indicate skill.

Your Style

"Style" describes the strengths that you could bring to a work environment when you are at your best. This is the way you like to get results. A work environment in which your strengths are appreciated is a big part of career satisfaction.

Recommended Careers

"Interests" describe the types of activities that you are drawn to; these will need to be present in a job or career that you are considering if you are to stay motivated. It is important to note that interest in an activity does not necessarily indicate skill.

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The RichardStep Strengths and Weaknesses Aptitude Test (RSWAT) is a tool to help you get a better look at who you really are and how much you could grow. That acronym is about as ugly as it comes so let's just call it the "Strengths Test," okay?

The aptitude tests here have simple, straight to the point questions that I'm sure you've never thought about before.

This awesomely helpful quiz will get your brain running at 1,000 MPH and you'll win in the end. I know, I know - this sounds super-cheesy, but this type of comment was shared with me by several past test-takers.

Are you interested in finding out what you need to focus on for your future growth?

Why Should I Take This Test?

The 'why' is important when it comes to career or personal development. It isn't until you have a better understanding of the 'why' that you finally begin to start caring about the 'what,' 'how,' and 'what's next?'

Internal motivation is one of the hardest skills to come by and build for folks that don't into many self-help books on a regular basis.

As a matter of fact, knowing what motivates you is something you need to know before you can use your strengths best. There's a self-motivation quiz here on this site, if you're interested. But let's get back to your aptitudes and weaknesses, okay?

Once you have your rocket fuel in place, you're able to blaze a trail along the tracks to finding what really matters inside to you most. Or are you?

Keep reading to see if this really is the best thing for you in your current state in life.

Is This Test Really For Me?

Consider taking this test if any of these match you:

You're looking for your strengths and weaknesses

You're looking for self-awareness, self-help, or life direction

You're looking for career or job ideas and direction

You're just curious or having some fun

No matter your reason, I can guarantee you are on your way to finding out some very interesting things about yourself and how you work inside. We spend so much time thinking about things happening on the outside - it's time to really figure out what's going on inside.

What Should I Expect?

Chances are, there are a bunch of things running through your head right now about what to expect with this test. For instance:

"Are there going to be more questions or tests before I get to see my results?"

"Will the results really help or is this just more fluffy self-help junk?"

"Is this just a waste of my time and I'm not going to get anything useful out of it?"

And to that end, I kindly ask you to relax.

I'm very passionate about helping people grow. I want to help you grow, too. Every step you can take to make your life better helps not only your future but the future development of all of the folks around you, too.

Yes, I admit to having some very lofty goals. But I firmly believe that if I only help 1 person with the tools here, then I've done more than I could ever hope to do.

Okay so now you've waited long enough... here's the nitty-gritty details of what to expect with the Strengths Test:

Only 1 page of questions that should take less than 10 minutes

You get your top 3 strengths and bottom 1 weakness

You can take the test as many times as you like

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If you're ready to get your strengths and weaknesses and how they'll impact your life, career, and relationships, please click the link below.

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Free Aptitude Test - Find Your Strengths & Weaknesses

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This free Aptitude Test will show your top 3 strengths and weaknesses - no access code / no email needed. You get all 21 strengths, aptitudes, & tips.

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The Self Motivation Quiz is all about finding out what makes you tick. What pulls you toward the things you are going for - those top 3 motivating types that make you get going.

The more you align yourself with what makes you tick, the more you'll be magnetized to get there. You are motivated in a very specific way and you might not realize that. Your neighbors may get a kick out of being the "Joneses" while that guy at work gets his kicks off being a go-getter leader.

There are 9 main self motivators that pull you toward your goals. They keep you running along even at your darkest hour. They also provide the energy inside to stay aligned. This test is a good way to figure out what works with family at home, colleagues at school, work staff or employees, and with friends.

This test is 45 questions and should take less than 5 minutes to complete. If you'd like to know more about the quiz, check out the 9 Types of Self Motivation article.

Questions for the Self Motivation Quiz:

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Self Motivation Quiz (Free) - How to Motivate Yourself

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How to get motivated? Find your top 3 self mativations! The 9 main self motivators are key to your future growth. Take the FREE Self-Motivation Quiz now!

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This form can help you determine which intelligences are strongest for you. If you're a teacher or tutor, you can also use it to find out which intelligences your learner uses most often. Many thanks to Dr. Terry Armstrong for graciously allowing us to use his questionnaire.

Instructions: Read each statement carefully. Choose one of the five buttons for each statement indicating how well that statement describes you.

1 = Statement does not describe you at all
2 = Statement describes you very little
3 = Statement describes you somewhat
4 = Statement describes you pretty well
5 = Statement describes you exactly

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This form can help you determine which intelligences are strongest for you. If you're a teacher or tutor, you can also use it to find out which intelligences your learner uses most often. Many thanks to Dr. Terry Armstrong for graciously allowing us to use his questionnaire. Instructions: Read each statement carefully.

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Texas Career Check lets you explore higher education options by looking at detailed information by school and progam of study, AND you can explore occupations of your interest by education level, region, trends and more.

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Streamlined career search and discovery for students and job seekers. Includes a built-in interest assessment and access to training, education, and job opportunities. Straightforward, easy-to-read one-page career reports help guide individuals' next move on their road to a satisfying career.

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The O*NET® team has designed a set of self-directed career exploration/assessment tools to help workers consider and plan career options, preparation, and transitions more effectively. They also are designed for use by students who are exploring the school-to-work transition.

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Kingwood Clubs & Organizations

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Clubs & Organizations

Student organizations provide a framework for you to develop your own special talents and interests. Information about current organizations and guidelines for starting a new organization may be obtained from the Office of Student Life.

To get connected with an Registered Student Organization at Lone Star College-Kingwood, please fill out the Join an RSO Questionaire.

Office of Student Life

Email: Kingwood.StudentLife@lonestar.edu
Office: SCC 240

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LSC-Kingwood Registered Student Organizations |

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Assignment Calculator

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The Assignment Calculator breaks down research and writing projects into manageable steps based on your due dates.

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The Lone Star College-Kingwood DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), Men's and Women's Centers and Humble Area Assistance Ministries are happy to offer the Coyote Cupboard. This pantry has been created to address the immediate food needs of students, faculty, and staff on campus; however it is open to the community. While most items in the pantry are non-perishable we will be able to offer bread and fresh fruits when available.

The food pantry is located in the Office of Student Life at the SCC 235. The pantry will have the following operational hours:

Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Friday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Saturday & Sunday Closed

List of Available Food Items

Canned goods

Microwavable soups and pastas

Boxed Pasta

Fruit Cups

Applesauce

Chips

Crackers

Granola Bars

Breakfast Shakes

Cereal

For more information please contact: KC-CoyoteCupboard@lonestar.edu.

Student Services Coyote Cupboard Food Pantry
Open to Students, Employees and the Community! Mon-Thu 9am-4pm
Fri 9am-1pm
in SCC 235
After Hours
(4-7pm Mon-Thu)
Inquire at SCC Service Desk (Near SCC 151)

For more information:
Alfred.Dorsey@LoneStar.edu
281-318-4351

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When it is not obvious what service an animal provides, only limited inquiries are allowed.       Staff may ask two questions:                                      (1) is the dog a service animal required because of a disability, and                      (2) what work or task has the dog been trained to perform?             

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Staff cannot ask about the person’s disability, require medical documentation, require a special identification card or training documentation for the dog, or ask that the dog demonstrate its ability to perform the work or task.

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NOTE: Though state law conflates the terms "service animal" and "assistance animal," they should be considered as two separate categories of animals under federal law. Assistance animals may not always enjoy the same level of legal protection as service animals.

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Texas law and federal law protect your right to have service dogs in public places and housing.

Under Texas law and the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), people with disabilities may bring their service animals to all public accommodations, such as government buildings, hotels, restaurants, stadiums, and stores. These laws also require those who operate transportation services to allow service animals. Both laws protect people in Texas who use service animals, and you are entitled to rely on whichever law gives you the most protections. Read on to learn which animals qualify as service animals, which public accommodations must allow them, and more.

Service Animals Defined in Texas

Under Texas's Human Resources Code, a service animal or an assistance animal is a dog that is specially trained to assist someone with a disability and is actually used by a person with a disability. These conditions count as a disability:

deafness or another hearing impairment

a visual impairment

a speech impairment

a mental disability

a physical disability

an intellectual or developmental disability

post-traumatic stress disorder, or

any health impairment for which the person needs special ambulatory services or devices.

Under the ADA, a service animal is a dog (or, in some cases a miniature horse) that is individually trained to perform tasks or do work for the benefit of a person with a disability. The tasks or work the animal does must be directly related to the person's disability.

Neither law covers pets or what some call "emotional support animals": animals that provide a sense of safety, companionship, and comfort to those with psychiatric or emotional disabilities or conditions. Although these animals often have therapeutic benefits, they are not specially trained to do particular types of work for their owners. Under the ADA and Texas law, owners of public accommodations are not required to allow emotional support animals, only service animals that fit the definitions above. (Psychiatric service dogs are, however, covered by both Texas law and the ADA. These are dogs that are trained to provide services such as responding to an owner's panic attack by initiating contact to comfort the owner or alerting an owner who is exercising poor judgment due to bipolar disorder that he or she is driving dangerously.)

What Counts as a Public Accommodation in Texas?

Texas law has a very broad definition of public accommodations. It includes everything from government buildings and public streets, sidewalks, and transportation to restaurants, hotels, stores, offices, places for recreation and amusement, and any other place where members of the public are customarily invited.

Under the ADA, the definition of public accommodations is also very broad. It includes:

hotels and other lodging establishments

public transportation terminals, depots, and stations

restaurants and other places that serve food and drink

sales or rental establishments

service establishments

any place of public gathering, such as an auditorium or convention center

places of entertainment and exhibit, like theaters or sports stadiums

gyms, bowling alleys, and other places of exercise or recreation

recreational facilities, such as zoos and parks

libraries, museums, and other places where items are collected or displayed publicly

educational institutions, and

social service centers.

You may bring your service animal to any place that appears on either of these lists. As you can see, most places you can think of are covered.

Rules for Your Service Animal in Texas

Under Texas law, no public accommodation may make demands or ask questions about your service animal's certification or qualifications, except to determine what type of assistance the animal provides. If your disability is not apparent, the establishment may ask whether your animal is a service animal and what work it is trained to do for you.

The ADA allows public accommodations to exclude a service animal that poses a direct threat to the health and safety of others. For example, if your dog is dangerously aggressive towards other patrons, it can be kicked out.

You cannot be charged extra to bring your service animal on public transportation. However, you can be required to pay for any damage your animal causes.

If you use a service animal to assist you with travel or auditory awareness, the animal must be in a harness and leash.

There are penalties for refusing to allow a service animal in a public accommodation. Texas law also imposes penalties on those who falsely claim or imply (for example, by using a service animal harness) that their animal is a service animal, when it is not.

Service Animals in Texas Housing

Under Texas's service animal law, people with disabilities who have service animals are entitled to full and equal access to housing. You may not be required to pay extra to have a service animal, or to pay a special deposit. However, you are liable for any damages your service animal causes to the property or to another person.

The federal Fair Housing Act requires housing facilities to allow service dogs and emotional support animals, if necessary for a person with a disability to have an equal opportunity to use and enjoy the home. To fall under this provision, you must have a disability and you must have a disability-related need for the animal. In other words, the animal must work, perform tasks or services, or alleviate the emotional effects of your disability in order to qualify. (For more information, see the Department of Housing and Urban Development's guidance on service animals.)

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Many people with disabilities use a service animal in order to fully participate in everyday life. Dogs can be trained to perform many important tasks to assist people with disabilities, such as providing stability for a person who has difficulty walking, picking up items for a person who uses a wheelchair, preventing a child with autism from wandering away, or alerting a person who has hearing loss when someone is approaching from behind.

The Department of Justice continues to receive many questions about how the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) applies to service animals. The ADA requires State and local government agencies, businesses, and non-profit organizations (covered entities) that provide goods or services to the public to make "reasonable modifications" in their policies, practices, or procedures when necessary to accommodate people with disabilities. The service animal rules fall under this general principle. Accordingly, entities that have a "no pets" policy generally must modify the policy to allow service animals into their facilities. This publication provides guidance on the ADA's service animal provisions and should be read in conjunction with the publication ADA Revised Requirements: Service Animals.

Definition of a Service Animal

General Rules

Certification and Registration

Q17. Does the ADA require that service animals be certified as service animals?

A. No. Covered entities may not require documentation, such as proof that the animal has been certified, trained, or licensed as a service animal, as a condition for entry.
There are individuals and organizations that sell service animal certification or registration documents online. These documents do not convey any rights under the ADA and the Department of Justice does not recognize them as proof that the dog is a service animal.

Breeds

Exclusion of Service animals

Miscellaneous

Q35. Do apartments, mobile home parks, and other residential properties have to comply with the ADA?

A. The ADA applies to housing programs administered by state and local governments, such as public housing authorities, and by places of public accommodation, such as public and private universities. In addition, the Fair Housing Act applies to virtually all types of housing, both public and privately-owned, including housing covered by the ADA. Under the Fair Housing Act, housing providers are obligated to permit, as a reasonable accommodation, the use of animals that work, provide assistance, or perform tasks that benefit persons with a disabilities, or provide emotional support to alleviate a symptom or effect of a disability. For information about these Fair Housing Act requirements see HUD's Notice on Service Animals and Assistance Animals for People with Disabilities in Housing and HUD-funded Programs.

Resources

For more information about the ADA, please visit ADA.gov or call our toll-free number.

ADA Information Line 800-514-0301 (Voice) and 1-833-610-1264 (TTY) M-W, F 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., Th 2:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. (Eastern Time) to speak with an ADA Specialist. Calls are confidential.

For people with disabilities, this publication is available in alternate formats.

The Americans with Disabilities Act authorizes the Department of Justice (the Department) to provide technical assistance to individuals and entities that have rights or responsibilities under the Act. This document provides informal guidance to assist you in understanding the ADA and the Department's regulations.

This guidance document is not intended to be a final agency action, has no legally binding effect, and may be rescinded or modified in the Department's complete discretion, in accordance with applicable laws. The Department's guidance documents, including this guidance, do not establish legally enforceable responsibilities beyond what is required by the terms of the applicable statutes, regulations, or binding judicial precedent.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Service Animals and the ADA

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The Department of Justice published revised final regulations implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for title II (State and local government services) and title III (public accommodations and commercial facilities) on September 15, 2010, in the Federal Register.

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Invisible Disabilities and Postsecondary Education: DO-IT Video

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Q. What is the TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) Grant?

A. The TRIO SSS Grant is a $1.3 million initiative that provides academic support and programming to help current students succeed in their college careers by increasing retention, graduation, and transfer rates to a four-year college or university.

Q. Who is eligible for TRIO?

A. Current students who are classified as first-generation in college, income-limited, or have a documented disability.

Q. What type of resources or services does TRIO provide?

A. Students will receive exclusive, free services such as transfer advising, money management, leadership workshops, and college road trips.

Q. What is the overall goal of TRIO?

A. To provide students with the support and resources to graduate and transfer with as little debt as possible. TRIO helps students foster a rapport with faculty and staff; teach the importance of remaining in good academic standing; and encourage members through various challenges as they earn their associate degrees.

Q. Where is TRIO located at LSC-Kingwood?

A. Student Conference Center (SCC) Room 195

Q. When did TRIO begin?

A. The TRIO SSS grant, funded through the U.S. Department of Education, started at Lone Star College in fall 2020. It created the College Advancement Program (CAP), where participants will "Connect! Achieve! Persevere!"

Q. How can I apply to be a TRIO member?

A. Complete an application and submit all required documentation online via www.lonestar.edu/trio-kingwood. They will then receive an opportunity to schedule a short interview. All applicants are encouraged to apply soon as space is limited.

Q. Who is the contact for TRIO?

A. Contact Danielle Ward, program manager, at Danielle.J.Ward@LoneStar.edu or 281-312-1674

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Welcome!

The College Advancement Program (CAP) is a TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) program funded by the U.S. Department of Education. TRIO's mission is to help motivated students not only to earn a certificate or associate's degree college degree but to help eligible underserved students graduate on time and transfer to a four-year school to earn a bachelor's degree with the lowest amount of financial debt.

SSS offers an array of services and strategies to support you on your college journey. Your SSS Academic Advisor is dedicated to your success and our team will provide you with additional support including tutoring, student success workshops, and transfer college visits.

Research tells us that students who participate in TRIO SSS programs are more likely to excel in college. We select currently enrolled motivated students who are first-generation, or income-eligible (based upon federal guidelines) or have a documented disability. Space is limited. Apply today to participate in our inaugural cohort at LSC-Kingwood!

Contact

Income-Limited

We work with students who receive full Pell grant to support them in navigating college with limited financial resources, explaining financial aid and equipping students with financial literacy. Knowing how to apply for financial aid is one of the first steps to receive grants and scholarships. The result? Students graduate with minimal educational debt.

First-Generation

It can be frustrating to learn how to navigate through the college process. Students are considered first-generation if neither parent received a degree from a four-year college or university. We help first-gen students learn how college works, identify important deadlines and understand terms such as "W" or "late-start."

Disability

College students with disabilities may experience visible and invisible challenges. Lone Star College provides reasonable accommodations through our Office of Disability Services. Students who partner with TRIO and the Office of Disability Services, will receive overwhelming support from our team to encourage them to achieve their degree.

Academic and Support Services

Intensive academic advising

Tutoring

TRIO on-campus computers and printing

Financial Literacy and Management

FAFSA and Financial Aid Workshops

Campus Resources Speaker Series

College Adjustment Assistance

Student Success Workshops

Transfer planning

College and University Road Trips

Career Exploration and survey

Leadership Roundtables

Cultural Experiences

The College Advancement Program (CAP) Application

College Advancement Program (CAP) TRIO SSS Referral Form

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Learning Disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorders, and Related Disabilities

Many students with disabilities such as learning difficulties or attention-based disorders may not require specific classroom accommodations. For example, such students may be registered for a course that does not have any in-class exams so the student will not require extended exam time. It may still be helpful to work with the instructor to discuss strategies to improve learning and mastery of course content. While these are not formal accommodations mandated by law, they are beneficial steps that can help students achieve academic success.

Ask the instructor to discuss your progress and any questions or concerns about course content or assignments.

Ask the instructor to clarify instructions on assignments/projects to ensure that you understand what is required.

Ask the instructor to assist you with developing a time frame for completing projects. Try to get a general idea of the average time for completing specific projects.

Ask the instructor to help you break large projects into smaller segments. This will help you understand the various steps that will lead to overall completion of the project.

Remind the instructors a week or so before each exam if you have testing accommodations, such as extended time. This will avoid any last-minute confusion.

Talking with Instructors

Approach instructors with a sense of confidence that your accommodation needs are important and that the instructor is there to help you.

Find out your instructor's office hours and make an appointment as soon as possible. If it is not possible to meet an instructor during office hours, approach the instructor after class (it is not a good idea to approach an instructor at the start of class, as this is a very busy time and you may not receive the full attention you need). Introduce yourself and let the instructor know you would like to talk to him or her about an important and confidential matter.

An example of what you might say to initiate this meeting is:

"Hello, my name is _____ and I am in your class. I am wondering if I can meet with you privately to discuss some important issues related to my participation in your class."

If you are comfortable enough and/or if there are no other students around, you can say:

"Hello, my name is_____. I have a disability and am going to require some academic accommodations in your class. I met with the director of disability services and we developed a letter for you that outlines my needs. Is there a good time to meet to go over these accommodations?"

If you are comfortable sharing the nature of your disability, you may do so. However, you are not required to disclose the nature of your disability; only your academic requests. Be sure to remind the instructor that this is information you would like to keep between the two of you. Keep in mind that you may be the first person with a particular disability that an instructor has had in their class. This can be an important educational experience for an instructor.

If you are not comfortable sharing the nature of your disability and the instructor wants to know what your disability is, you can say, "I am not comfortable sharing that specific information with you. But I am willing to talk about the accommodations and how they will be provided."

If an instructor informs you that he/she is not willing or able to provide a specific accommodation or all of the accommodations you requested, let the Student Disability Services office know as soon as possible.

Get in the habit of reminding your instructors a week or so before each exam if you have testing accommodations such as extra time. This will help ensure that proper accommodations are provided.

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Many students with disabilities such as learning difficulties may not require specific classroom accommodations, but there are beneficial steps that can help students achieve academic success.