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Scholarship OpportunitiesFinancial security is often an unfortunate determinant in student success when completing higher education. According to a recent study conducted at East Carolina University, more… more » |
![]() | Envisioning an Inclusive WorkforceIn observance of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDAM), Disability Services would like to highlight the importance of creating an inclusive workforce in which everyone… more » |
![]() | National Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness MonthNational Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Awareness Month is observed every year in September. This observance serves to raise awareness about traumatic brain injuries, prevention strategies… more » |
![]() | Success for Students with ADHDLet’s Focus: 5 School Success Strategies for College Students with ADHD Approximately 25% of college students with disabilities are diagnosed as having Attention Deficit Hyperactivity… more » |
![]() | Communication Tips: Deaf & Hard of HearingAccording to a study performed by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) in 2011, more than ten percent of adults aged… more » |
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Universal Design for LearningToday’s classrooms are becoming increasingly diverse as they include students from an array of backgrounds and with unique strengths and needs. With such diversity within… more » |
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National Autism Awareness MonthAutism awareness month is observed in April every year to increase awareness about those living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The campaign was initiated as… more » |
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Service Animals on CampusService and Emotional Support Animals on Campus The presence of service and emotional support animals has become apparent on college campuses. It is more important… more » |
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Aphasia and the Student ExperienceAphasia and the Student Experience: An Aphasia Awareness Article Aphasia is an acquired language disorder caused by stroke or damage to the left hemisphere of… more » |
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International Day of Persons with DisabilitiesAccording to Columbia News, Views and Reviews, approximately 15 percent of the world’s population is currently living with a disability (Columbia News, Views and Reviews,… more » |
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Yoga, Yogurt and Yip YapBreast cancer is the second most common form of cancer in women after skin cancer (CDC, 2016). As per current statistics, about… more » |
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National Disability Employment Awareness MonthNational Disability Employment Awareness Month is observed in October every year to commend and applaud the numerous contributions of American workers with disabilities as well… more » |
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Tips for Improving Reading ComprehensionReading comprehension is an essential skill for every college student. While at college, it is vital to be able to understand long passages and extract… more » |
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Note Taker and Lab Assistant ServicesAre you a student registered with Disability Services approved to receive note taking services and/or lab assistance in a class? Or, are you a student… more » |
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Disability Engagement Symposium 2015The signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in July of 1990 forever changed the lives of millions of Americans. This year Disability Services… more » |
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Register for AccommodationsStudents with disabilities are entitled to reasonable academic accommodations as provided by the American Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and 2008 amendments. According to government… more » |