Accessibility Resources

Do you need accommodations for a one-time event or a limited set of meetings such as:

• Webinar
• TCC School Event
• Meeting with TCC personnel or a department such as Tutoring, Advisement, or Financial Aid
• TCC online meeting

Request Interpreter or Captionist Services

Specialized tutoring services are free for all TCC students registered with Accessibility Resources. 

Rosalinda Rendon is an instructional specialist who is Deaf. She provides ASL support for Deaf or hard-of-hearing students and can also assist students who use spoken or written English. Rosalinda helps with subjects like math, English, and more, and offers support with tools like Glean, Blackboard, and other academic resources.

If you’re Deaf or hard of hearing and need an interpreter, interpreting services are available when you schedule a tutoring appointment.

Contact Rosalinda Rendon at rosalinda.rendon@tulsacc.edu to schedule a tutoring appointment.
Contact Madyson Schmidt at madyson.schmidt@tulsacc.edu to schedule an interpreter.

We make video phones available to the deaf community on each campus. Use them to make calls with real-time video conversations.

Video Phone Locations

At TCC, we believe that everyone deserves an equal opportunity to succeed in their educational journey. That's why we are committed to providing a range of services and accommodations for students with disabilities. In this section, you'll find real-life examples of the support we offer, ensuring that every student can thrive and excel in their studies.

Alternative Format Books

Alternate format books include instructional materials, textbooks, and other reading materials presented in formats accessible to individuals with disabilities. Examples of alternate format books include audiobooks and books in PDF formats. Students requesting alternative format books should contact Accessibility Resources prior to the start of a semester.

Assistive Technology and Training

Assistive technology refers to software or various tools that help people who have difficulty speaking, typing, writing, hearing, or seeing. Examples of assistive technology include Assistive Listening Devices, Dragon Naturally Speaking, and screen readers, among others. Individual assistance or training on assistive technology is available by appointment only.

Reduced-Distraction and/or Extended Exam Time

Instructor exams, as well as the Accuplacer, are administered in different reduced-distraction environments located at the Accessibility Resources TCC campus. Depending on the nature of the disability, students can test for a longer period of time. All exams are administered by appointment only.

Reading and Scribing

Accessibility Resources staff members are qualified to read an exam to a student and/or write their answers based on professional documentation. Readers and scribes are available as needed for exams by appointment, and they are not responsible for ensuring proper grammar and punctuation.

Special Seating

Reserved seating, adjustable desks, and/or chairs are available for students registered with Accessibility Resources based on the student's disability. Special seating can be placed in different locations of a classroom, e.g., the front row or center, depending on the need. Special seating is also arranged through Accessibility Resources for any TCC event.

Note-Taking

Eligible students may choose from one of the following notetaking services offered through the AR office:

• Glean Note-taking App — Record classes, add notes, slides, transcripts and more with this personal study tool for students. Learn more about Glean.
• Digital Recorder — Borrow a digital recording device to assist with note-taking during lectures.
• Peer-to-Peer Notetaker — A skilled notetaker will attend class with you to assist by taking notes for you.

Interpreting Services

Sign language interpreters are available to deaf and hard-of-hearing students to facilitate communication in the classroom and other college activities.

Speech-to-Text Services

Speech-to-text services are provided to facilitate real-time access to students in the classroom and other college activities.

Assistive Listening Devices

For hard-of-hearing or late-deafened students, we have a number of assistive listening devices that may be checked out for use. Specialized stethoscopes can be checked out on a trial basis.

Assistive technology refers to software or various tools that help people who have difficulty speaking, typing, writing, hearing, or seeing. Examples of assistive technology include Assistive Listening Devices, Dragon Naturally Speaking, and screen readers, among others. 

Oklahoma Abletech – Resources for Assistive Technology

• Oklahoma Autism Network — Resources and Information for the Autistic
• National Association for the Deaf — Resources for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
• Vision Aware — Resources for Individuals with Vision Loss
• Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services - Resources for Oklahoma Students with Special Needs