College Disability Centers

Disability Services for Students (DSS) provides access to campus for all students.

• Accommodations for Students
• Self-advocacy training
• Provides information to faculty and administrators on inclusion and disability awareness.
• Summer bridge program

Documentation: [https://web.uri.edu/disability/current/documentation/]

Prospective Students [https://web.uri.edu/disability/prospective/]

Current Students [https://web.uri.edu/disability/current/] 

Disability Services for Students, in the Dean of Students Office, works with students and all units of URI to foster an inclusive, welcoming, and accessible environment. We work with you, our students, to support your academic success, independence, and self-advocacy.

There are 3 different contacts for Disability Services depending if the disability is physical, behavioral or a learning disability. Additional information is on the website.

Services:

• Academic Accommodations link
• Housing Accommodations link
• Read & Write Gold Software link

JWU is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to give students with learning disabilities, physical challenges, and chronic medical conditions the opportunity to succeed in their academic pursuits.

FAQs

Disability Accommodations and Services Link  

The Disability Services for Students (DSS) office at CCRI recognizes disability as a form of cultural diversity and works to foster an inclusive environment for all students in the higher education community through education, awareness, and accessibility.

Academic Skills Center

Disability Services has three primary goals:

• To provide support services and reasonable accommodations that allow all students equal access to Salve Regina programs, regardless of disability.
• To provide students with the opportunity to realize their full potential by developing self-awareness and self-advocacy skills.
• To provide students with general disability information and information about resources (local, state and federal) that can assist them in their academic and/or life goals.

Salve Regina is committed to providing students with disabilities equal and integrated access to all of its educational, residential, social and recreational programs. The Office of Disability Services, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, ensures that students with disabilities receive appropriate accommodations and assistance in order to participate fully in University programs.

The College makes every effort to provide reasonable accommodations so that students can be ensured equal access and works to remove any barriers which may prevent this from happening.
Students with documented disabilities may register with the Office of Academic Services to request academic accommodations. The Assistant Director for Disability Services will discuss each student’s unique needs and help to determine the types of accommodations that are appropriate.

Mollie Goodwin
Academic Disability Specialist
401 709-8465
mgoodwin@risd.edu

Nicole Verardo
Director of Disability Support Services & Academic Support
401 709-8460
nverardo@risd.edu

• Person Centered Planning
• Support staff attends the class with the student
• Additional assistance through a two hour support class.
• Work specialty area. Most students are placed on-campus with a support staff member in their first year and gradually they have the opportunity to explore off campus placements.
• Students live on and off campus.

The Mason Learning into Future Environments (LIFE) Program is a supportive academic university experience that offers a four year postsecondary curriculum of study to students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who begin the program between 18-23 years of age.

Students completing their four years with the Mason LIFE Program will graduate with a George Mason Certificate of Completion with a catalog concentration and a work specialty area.

Contact 

PAL students are fully mainstreamed in their classes and receive additional support on a proactive basis. Students work in individual and/or small classes with a PAL faculty member developing strategies in areas such as reading comprehension, written language, speaking, listening, organization, and time management.

International and Multilingual Students link

Summer Programs 

Our academic program is geared toward bright, college-able students who have a primary diagnosis of a language-based learning disability, executive function weakness, and/or AD/HD, and who have average to superior intellectual ability.

The Arch Learning Community at Dean College helps students with diagnosed learning disabilities or differences by offering cohort classroom learning, customized coaching, weekly seminar classes and specialized advising.

The widely regarded Arch Learning Community program at Dean College is designed to provide comprehensive support to students with diagnosed learning disabilities and/or other learning differences, such as attention and memory difficulties, who would benefit from additional academic support while taking part in a traditional college curriculum.

Bentsen Learning Center provides 3 Tiers of Support

The program offers a customized, individualized approach that provides opportunities for students to learn in different ways and apply academic skills to the college setting.

Thames at Mitchell College link 

Thames at Mitchell College is a holistic college transition program for students with learning differences or students who would benefit from additional preparation to succeed in college—and it’s right on the campus of Mitchell College, which has been long-recognized for its innovative support for students with learning differences. This unique program offers a highly individualized learning environment and a strong social network that feels safe and supportive.

The goal of the Bentsen Learning Center (BLC) is to assist students with diagnosed learning differences and attention deficit disorders in developing study and self-advocacy strategies to enable them to survive and thrive in the college environment. The overarching goal communicated to students is that of independence and empowerment in their academic pursuits.

A fee-based comprehensive academic support program, the Bentsen Learning Center fosters a holistic approach by continually assessing students’ progress in developing their academic skills. The program assists students in learning and applying strategies that will move them toward effective learning and independence.

2 year core program and post graduation transition programs.

• curriculum focused on career training and independent living
• student activities
• dorm living
• alumni center

Threshold at Lesley University is a non-degree postsecondary program for young adults with diverse learning, developmental, and intellectual disabilities.

First and Second Year Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP) which allows students to apply for financial aid. Requires a minimum of 20 a week on campus.

First and Second Year Certificate of Completion. Not eligible for financial aid.  Requires a minimum of 7.5 hours a week on campus.  

Project Forward is a nationally renowned program that provides students with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to gain and maintain vocational skills, keys to independent living, and pathways to social success. 

Committed to full participation of persons with disabilities in post-secondary education. Website resources include civil rights, legal resources, DSS professionals.

Affiliate programs Utah AHEAD, New Mexico AHEAD

Think College is a national organization dedicated to developing, expanding, and improving inclusive higher education options for people with intellectual disability.

• College Search: Searchable directory of college programs for students with intellectual disability. Search by name, location, and keywords.
• Resource Library: Think College creates and curates a variety of resources on topics related to postsecondary education for people with intellectual disability.
• Family Resources: Information about planning, preparing, and applying for college.

Provides a four year postsecondary curriculum of study to students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Services Include:

• Person Centered Planning
• Support staff attends the class with the student
• Additional assistance through a two hour support class.
• Work specialty area. Most students are placed on-campus with a support staff member in their first year and gradually they have the opportunity to explore off campus placements.
• Students live on and off campus.

Students completing their four years with the Mason LIFE Program will graduate with a George Mason Certificate of Completion with a catalog concentration and a work specialty area.

Provides higher education to who learn differently, including students with a learning disability (such as dyslexia), ADHD, autism, or executive function challenges.

High School to College Bridge Programs link

Social Pragmatic Support Services link

Summer Programs link

Learning Institute for Teachers link