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Breaking Barriers: The Struggle for Inclusion on Community College Campuses

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Solvegi Shmulsky, dean of the School of Liberal Studies and the Arts at Landmark College, a private college designed exclusively for students with learning disabilities, ADHD, autism, or executive function challenges, says that a welcoming and well-staffed disability services department encourages students to seek the help they need.

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Should I Disclose Learning Differences on the College Application

Great College Advice

For instance, schools may provide access to learning centers and learning specialists and offer developmental courses, tutoring services, and study skill workshops. To learn more about the specific services a college provides, ask the Office of Disability Services about all of the services and aids offered on campus.

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Arriving at the University of Edinburgh: Tips from the Study Abroad team

Teaching Matters Academic Support

Other forms of academic support include a Personal Tutor (who you will meet in welcome week), study skills workshops, one-to-one academic consultations, English language courses and online study skill resources.

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Wellbeing matters. But how can we enhance wellbeing across the academic community?

Teaching Matters Academic Support

The fully accessible centre houses the main bases for Student Counselling , Student Disability Service , the Equally Safe team, the University Health Centre , and an independent pharmacy. The University of Edinburgh has created a dedicated Health and Wellbeing Centre for students.