Self-Help Resources

Below are resources to assist students and community members in making their educational materials more accessible. There are also links to improve your success in college — tutoring services, study tips and test anxiety information. For additional assistance, contact Disability Resources.

Strategies for Success *

• Keys to Success in College — A page of steps to guide you toward success in college.

• Memory Improvement Strategies — For a healthier, better functioning brain.

• Test Anxiety Strategies — How to manage test anxiety.

LCC Campus Resources for Students

• Computer Labs, Hours and Software — Information about computers available on campus for student use.

• Library Services for Students with Disabilities — Assistive Technology and services provided by the LCC library.

• Student Help Desk (SHED) — Technical support for students using the computer labs and Internet access on campus.

• Tutoring Services — Free tutoring services for students.

Step-by-Step Software Instructions *

• Adobe Reader, How to use the Audio Feature — How to use the audio feature to read PDF files within Adobe Reader.

• Scanning with WYNN — How to use WYNN software in the LCC library to scan and save documents.

Off-campus Web Sites

• Accessing PDF Documents with Assistive Technology* — A screen reader user's guide to Adobe Reader, on the Adobe Web site.

• Khan Academy — Great resource for students with video tutoring in numerous topics, notably in the subjects Math and Science.

• Memory Improvement Tips — Five helpful strategies to improve the way you study.

• Natural Reader — The Natural Reader Web site explains how to download Natural Reader software and read documents, e-mail and Web pages with audio voices.

• NextStep — Eugene non-profit organization that sells inexpensive recycled and refurbished computers.

• Tips for Effective Studying — Includes a description of types of learners, note-taking tips, and details for a study system that actively involves the reader, from George Mason University.

*(Requires Adobe Reader to view)