O Tutoring
  O  Video Relay Service
  O  Registering for Classes
  O  Your Responsibilities
  O Helpful Hints
  O  English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students
  O Gates to Adventure-An Online Transition Training for Deaf and Hard or Hearing Students

Tutoring

Free tutors are available at any of the ACC Campuses. 
Visit the tutor lab website for hours and tutor schedules.
http://www.austincc.edu/rvslab/alllabs/

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Video Relay Service

ACC now has Video Relay Services at the following locations:

Campus	Location
RVS	Tutoring Lab Rm. 9100
RGC	OSD/Annex Bldg. Rm. 155
NRG	OSD/Rm. 1120
EVC	OSD/Rm. 2113A
CYP	OSD/Rm. 2114

Download PDF of VRS locations and hours of operation here.

For more information visit the Accommodation Assistant's Website.

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Registering for Classes  

Students needing to register for classes should contact either:

• Dr. Patti Singleton, a deaf counselor at the Riverside Campus, 223-6262 voice (Relay Texas dial 711) or drpatti@austincc.edu

                         OR

• OSD, Office of Students with Disabilities, http://www2.austincc.edu/osd

New students:  There are some things that you need to do before you can register for classes:

1. Apply online (preferred) or in person.

2. Make an appointment with OSD and tell them you need an interpreter.  You will need to bring 3 things with you to the appointment: proof of deafness i.e. copy of your audiogram, a letter of recommendation, and a letter from you telling why you want to go to ACC.  If you have transcripts from another school bring them too.  At the appointment you will choose a date to take an assessment test.  You will also need to attend the ACC Orientation for all new students.  Ask your advisor for the dates.

3. After the assessment, make another appointment with OSD for advising.  Bring your test scores with you, if you have them.

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Student Responsibilities:

• Register early-Students with Disabilities may participate in Priority/Early Registration which takes place about 1 1/2 months prior to the beginning of classes.
• Talk with OSD about accommodations i.e. interpreters, note takers, etc. http://www2.austincc.edu/osd
• Show up for classes-the first class and every class is IMPORTANT, don't miss it!
• When you can't attend class call Interpreter Services as early as possible (233-6151 use Relay-711). You should try to call at least 24 hours in advance.
• If you do not show up for a class 3 times without calling Interpreter Services, the interpreter for that class will be cancelled for the rest of the semester.
• If the interpreter does not show up, wait for 15 minutes, then call Interpreter Services or go to the OSD for help.  We will try to get a substitute for you, but we cannot promise.
• If you need a special interpreting arrangement, like tutoring, study groups, or a field trip-please request an interpreter at least 3 days before it happens.
• If you have a problem with your interpreter, you need to talk with your interpreter first, then if that does not work you can talk to the Interpreter Services Supervisor.
• If you decided to drop a class, you need to (1) meet with a counselor first, (2) fill out the drop form to officially drop the class (teachers may not do this for you), (3) inform Interpreter Services immediately, and (4) let OSD know if you also receive help (notetakers, etc) for that class you dropped.

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Helpful Hints

• Communicate with the interpreters about your needs.
• Have the instructor's contact information; phone number, and email address.  If you will be absent, you need to contact the teacher yourself and Interpreter Services.
• Pay attention to class lectures;  if you are not interested in what the teacher is saying don't start chatting with the interpreter; the interpreter is paid to work.
• Ask for help from the teacher or from a tutor, before you get too far behind.  You should also visit the Tutoring Lab for more help with your class.
• Let the teacher know you are having a problem.  If you don't understand a question on a test ask the teacher if the interpreter can interpret that question...but remember the interpreter will NOT tell you the answer.
• Talk with the teacher and a counselor before dropping a class.  You might think you are doing poorly but you may be doing fine.
• If you need to withdraw from a class know the deadline to withdraw from classes.

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English As a Second Language (ESL) Classes for Deaf Students

ACC offers ESL classes for deaf students who may want to improve their English reading and writing skills.  All the instructors, both deaf and hearing, are fluent in American Sign Language.  There are no interpreters needed.  This allows for direct communication between instructors and students. 

To find out more information regarding these classes contact either:

• Dr. Patti Singleton at (512)223-6262 (V) or drpatti@austincc.edu.

• Erika Domatti-Thomas at edomatti@austincc.edu

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Gates to Adventure

Training Objectives for Gates to Adventure:

• Identify reasons for becoming involved in making future educational/training plans,
• Understand the importance and the components of a postsecondary options personal self-assessment,
• Understand major career categories,
• Understand the range of postsecondary educational options available to learners,
• Understand that the requirements for entry into postsecondary options vary and require advance planning in order to be met, and
• Describe services that are available for postsecondary students who are deaf and hard of hearing.

To take the training go to http://www.pepnet.org site then select ONLINE TRAINING to begin.

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