Registration Assistance
Registration assistance is available to any student with a disability needing such support. This may include priority registration or assistance during walk-in registration. Students with TWC-VR may also need additional paperwork to process their registration and ensure proper payment. TWC-VR students should see the Counselor for Students with Disabilities to complete the appropriate forms.
Use of Tuition Exemption Forms for Students who have a Visual or Hearing Impairment
The Texas State Legislature gives TWC-VR authority to certify deafness as part of a Tuition Exemption program. The financial aid offices of the various Texas colleges and universities issue the tuition exemption to qualifying individuals. The purpose of this tuition waiver is to allow students who are visually impaired or hearing impaired an opportunity to improve employability by completing specific courses for professional enhancement or by pursing specific certificates or degrees. The tuition waiver may not be used for Continuing Education Courses. The exemption covers the cost of tuition and fees. The student is responsible for any books or supplies needed for the class.
For students who use American Sign Language (ASL), or are hard of hearing, the following procedures are to be followed.
- Students are to complete the Verification of Deafness form. These forms may be obtained by request through the Access Center at Lee College or through TWC-VR. The completed application is mailed to TWC-VR. If approved, the student will receive a Certificate of Deafness by mail.
- The Certificate of Deafness is presented to the Counselor for Students with Disabilities prior to In addition, the following information is required.
- The student's written statement of purpose indicating the certificate or degree program being pursued or the professional enhancement form the course of study for that certificate or degree program.
- A letter of recommendation from the student's high school principal, a public official, or some other responsible person who is willing to serve as a reference.
- A Lee College permit to register.
- With the file complete with the Counselor for Students with Disabilities, a memo will be sent to the Financial Aid Office to post the tuition exemption for the semester. With each subsequent semester, the student is to meet with the counselor to ensure that the degree plan is followed.
- Only those courses on the degree plan will be covered by the tuition exemption. The counselor will work with the Financial Aid Office in awarding the tuition
- Student may pick up a receipt at the cashier's window during designated times of the registration period.
- If the student changes majors, the student must submit a new written statement of purpose, letter of recommendation, and permit to register.
For students who are visually impaired, a tuition exemption voucher will be issued by TWC-VR.
- The student is required to present this document to the Counselor for Students with
- For subsequent semesters, the student should inform the counselor of their enrollment to ensure that the exemption is noted for that semester.
- The student may pick up a receipt at the cashier's window during designated times of the registration period.
Loan of Equipment
Lee College provides a variety of equipment to loan to students based on individual needs and the availability of equipment.
The procedures for the loan of equipment is as follows:
- The student must indicate a need based on documentation or approval from the Disability Services Office.
- An Equipment Loan Form is completed with the Disability Services
- The student is responsible for the return of the equipment no later than the last day of finals each semester. Failure to return the equipment will result in a hold placed on the student's records.
Elevator Keys
Keys operate elevators in John Britt Hall. These keys are issued through the Access Center and must be returned at the end of the semester. Elevators in all other buildings do not require a key.
Other Available Equipment
- A Video Phone is available for student's use through the Access Center
- A closed-circuit television (CCTV) is available for students with low It is located in the Access Center and can be used during regular office hours.
Testing Accommodations
Depending on the student's need, testing accommodations are available to include extended test time, individualized testing, marking on the test instead of using a Scantron, and/or utilizing a scribe for the test. The Counselor for Students with Disabilities will determine appropriate modifications for the student based on the disability, documentation received, and the structure of the course.
- For any student with a learning disability, attention deficit disorder, or mobility, the following procedures should be followed:
- Students should provide documentation to the Access Center describing the disability and documenting the need for the accommodation. Students with mobility impairments may self-identify their disability in requesting the accommodation.
- The Counselor for Students with Disabilities will approve any testing accommodations and inform the instructors of the accommodation.
- Individualized testing may be done in small groups or in a separate office.
- Extended test time will be time and a half. Additional time may be approved based on the individual's need.
- Testing arrangements maybe made with the instructor or the student may test in the Counseling Center. For those students testing in the Counseling Center, the instructor will be responsible for delivering and picking up the exam.
- For students using scribes, the student should inform the Counselor for Students with Disabilities at least three days in advance to arrange for the Scribes will be assigned by the Counselor.
- Occasionally, other testing accommodations may be approved depending on the individual need of the student
Note-Taking Services (Student Volunteer)
Note-taking services are available for students with learning disabilities, mobility impairments, or hearing impairments. The following procedures should be followed in requesting such services.
- The student should request the note-taking services from the Counselor for Students with Disabilities.
- The counselor approves or denies the service based on the Documentation is required for students with learning disabilities.
- Note-takers are hired as student assistants and must meet the requirements of the Student Assistant Policy. Occasionally volunteers are used.
- The Counselor will work with the student to find an appropriate note-taker for the class. The paid note-taker is required to read and sign the "note-taker's agreement" for consistency of service.
Books in Alternative Formats
For students with visual impairments or learning disabilities, Lee College will assist in obtaining books in alternative formats. The following procedures should be followed to obtain this service:
- The student requests books in alternative format through the Counselor for Students with Disabilities. At the time of the request, he or she should also have the list of books needed to include title, author, and edition of each book.
- Students with learning disabilities must show documentation of their The counselor will approve or deny the service based on the disability.
The Counselor will order the textbooks through various sources. Alternative format texts should arrive in two to three weeks. For books not already formatted, the wait will be longer.
Sign Language Interpreting Services
It is the College's responsibility to provide a qualified interpreter for any individual with a hearing impairment who requires such service at no cost to the individual. The following procedures should be followed in requesting such service.
- The individual needing the service is responsible for requesting a sign language interpreter. The request should be made no later than two weeks prior to the beginning of the course or event. Requests for less than two weeks will be covered depending on the availability of Requests may be made in writing or by completing the Accommodation Request Form with the Disability Services Office.
- The Counselor for Students with Disabilities will be responsible for the assignment of the While a specific interpreter may be requested, the counselor will make the final assignment decision.
- To best utilize interpreters, students must notify the Access Center if they are to miss a class or activity in which an interpreter has been assigned. Missing classes for any reason without notifying the Access Center is considered a "No Show." Also arriving late to class after a specified waiting time is considered a "No Show." If the student misses two classes in any semester without notifying the Access Center, the interpreter will be removed from the class. The "No Show" agreement outlines this policy.
Interpreters will not be placed on assignments that could compromise their commitment to their Code of Ethics. This may include interpreting for family members, close friends, or romantic interests. As stated in the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Standard Practice Papers, "the relative may have attitudinal or emotional issues that could affect objectivity and impartiality and prevent accurate communications." Interpreters will maintain a professional relationship with all students and faculty.
Important Telephone Numbers and Info
- Access Center: Office for Students with Disabilities, 281.425.6217 — Email disability@lee.edu — K-leigh Shaw Villanueva, 281.425.6217 or 832.556.4069
- Student Success and Advising Center — 281.425.6384
- Business Office — 281.425.6321
- Business Office fax — 281.425.6206
- Records and Admissions — 281.425.6393
- Financial Aid Office — 281.425.6389
- Security — 281.425.6475 or 281.425.6888
- TWC-VR — 1.800.628.5115
- Baytown — 281.837.0079
- Liberty — 936.336.8063
- Pasadena — 713.576.2580