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This article is going to visit seven colleges and universities that are ideal for disabled students, so read on to discover them!
Middlebury College (Middlebury, VT)
Middlebury college puts inclusivity and diversity at the forefront of their mission. Middlebury is considered to be one of the top colleges for students with learning disabilities, and staff are well trained to deal with any specific needs students may have. It is clear that they do not see accommodating the needs of students with learning disabilities as a burden. Instead they value the fact that their students have come to the table with different necessities.
University of California-Irvine (Irvine, CA)
This university offers an exemplary Disability Services Center. Much of their mission includes creatively engaging with learning differences and shattering the stigma and stereotypes that are often attached to them. They pride themselves on creating an inclusive culture that puts the responsibility of ensuring that everybody has equal access to learning on the entire student body and faculty.
Xavier Clark, a educator at Paper Fellows and State Of Writing comments on this university- “They believe in neurodiversity as a key part of a vibrant community, which is incredibly forward thinking for an educational institution.”
American University (Washington, DC)
What makes the American University stand out is their ground-breaking resources, such as their Learning Services Program for first year students with Learning Disabilities. The program is a big time commitment for an already busy first year student. The goal is to create a successful path of learning in the first year that will carry students through their entire academic career. Also, the American University strives to offer one-on-one counseling and mentoring, which can be greatly beneficial to all students, with or without disabilities.
University of Arizona (Tucson, AZ)
The university of Arizona is equipped with a series of resources, such as The Salt Center, which stands for Strategic Alternative Learning Techniques, offers academic support resources for students who have learning and attention differences.
Peter Monn, a journalist at Boomessays and Essayroo praises the university by saying- “It’s encouraging to see how the University of Arizona doesn’t believe in isolating their disabled students but instead nurtures them and uses cutting edge technology to accommodate their needs.”
University of Vermont (Burlington, VT)
The University of Vermont has their own resources to aid students with disabilities, through their Center for Academic Success. They have extensive resources available for students with documented learning differences including mental health struggles. Their primary mission heavily weights the value of collaboration between faculty, staff, the campus community, and of course the student. Their resources also include help with less understood disabilities such as dyslexia and even have support in translation and interpretation of sign language.
Adelphi University (Garden City, NY)
This university is unique in that they have a comprehensive network of support for students with ADHD and other attention deficit issues. This includes a personal academic support counselor that will help students set realistic goals and check in weekly to ensure they are on the right track. There are also many resources available for students on the autism spectrum that allow for regular academic and personal support as well.
Beacon College (Leesburg, FL)
This university prides itself in having plenty of academic and support resources for their students to use, as well as plenty of quiet and comfortable spaces students can access between classes and to study, especially if they’re feeling overwhelmed. Peer tutoring is highly supported and encouraged by the Center for Student Success at Beacon, as are a variety of Study Groups. Learning Specialists and TAs both host study groups. Often they meet on a weekly basis.
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