Students with disabilities will find that the TLCC's can offer accommodations to make completing course work and studying easier. Both TLCC’s offer software, equipment, and accessible workstations to meet a variety of needs for our students.

Software
• The JAWS software reads web pages, programs, etc, to students who cannot view them.
• CD’s that are used to supplement math texts often give step-by-step explanations of exercises and can be replayed, paused, or turned up to a suitable volume.

Equipment
• Large screens
• Roller-ball mice

Accessible Workstations
• Computers
• Study Areas
• Tutoring Areas

Special Needs Advisors
Students Services offer students with disability, a variety of support. The Student Information section of the PSC website gives more information and a point of contact. You may also call 297-1010 extension 6122 for the Lakeland campus or extension 5227 for the Winter Haven campus, to speak with a Special Needs Advisor.

TRiO Student Support Services (SSS)
TRIO is a program designed to assist full-time students who are ultimately pursuing a 4-year degree and are either United States citizens or Registered Aliens. TRIO provides services for:
• A student with a learning or physical disability OR
• A student whose family income falls within federal low-income guidelines OR
• A first-generation college student (neither parent has received a bachelor's degree)

For more information and/or an application, please contact:
Vivian R. Hamilton (863) 292-3702 vhamilton@polk.edu