Session: Dismantling Academic Stigmas and Decoding Accommodation Letters  

Facilitators: Trish Allen, Tutoring Coordinator, and Amy Ledin, Disability Services Advisor 

Description: Many students arrive on campus requiring greater academic support to bridge skill gaps in key areas like critical thinking and core subjects.  Additionally, UWS has seen a steady increase in accommodation requests, largely driven by a growing awareness of invisible disabilities, mental health conditions, and neurodivergent needs. 

This presentation will give an overview of academic supports and tutoring offered in the Educational Success Center and provide practical strategies for implementing reasonable accommodations effectively.  Our goal is to serve as a collaborative partner to faculty, helping you navigate accommodation letters and address classroom challenges without altering essential course requirements. 

The final portion of the session will be reserved for interactive discussion and Q&A to address your specific questions and campus experiences.