Postsecondary Programs and Services for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities - Central Texas College

INSTRUCTIONAL Services offered for students with IDD:

Students with IDD and other disabilities must self-identify to our institution’s Disability Support Services (DSS) office for academic/classroom accommodations. Although our institution does not have any programs/services specifically for IDD students, all programs/services at our institution are accessible to all qualified students, including those with disabilities. All students, including students with disabilities, are provided opportunities to participate in program-based internships/clinicals (reasonable accommodations can be provided). Free tutoring and student success-based workshops are available to all students through our Academic Studio department. Success coaches are also available to all students. Math lab, multimedia lab with computer access, and writing center/research paper review services are also available to all students at our institution.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT/JOB SUPPORT Services offered for students with IDD:

Internships

Volunteer work

Community Service

Work study

Coaching

All students, including those with disabilities, are provided opportunities to participate in career development/job support activities offered by our institution.

ADDITIONAL Services  offered for students with IDD:

Accommodations/services provided to students with disabilities: extended testing time with reduced distraction testing area, alternative format textbook, scanner pen, tape recorder, language master, assistive listening device, door opener/clicker, note taker, test reader, test scribe, sign language interpreter, closed and live captioning, assistive technology software (Kurzweil, ZoomText, Jaws and speech to text is available at the DSS Testing Office), and referrals to other community agencies/resources (TWC, DARS, etc.) as needed. Textbook lending, transportation and childcare assistance is also available to qualifying students in the Career/Technical Programs. Our institution also provides success coaching services, free tutoring (Academic Studio), career services (resume assistance, mock interview, etc.) and free mental health services (Wellness and Counseling Center) to all students.