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Lopez Named Accessibility Services Director at Hudson County Community College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Danielle Lopez Lopez will serve as the college’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/Section 504 coordinator, according to HCCC President Dr. Christopher Reber. Lopez is also expected to manage and supervise the HCCC Office of Accessibility Services. “I

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NCAA Inclusion Forum Focuses on DEI Initiatives

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Workshop sessions focused on a number of issues, including Title IX, mental health, cultural competence with international students, ADA compliance at athletic events and the intersection of race and LGBTQ.

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Top 5 Considerations for Effective Sidewalk Design

Clark Nesxen

New sidewalk design and existing sidewalk replacement provides municipalities the opportunity to address basic needs, such as ADA accessibility and safety concerns, while going beyond to create a walking experience that reinforces the local sense of community. Stormwater Design.

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Building maintenance issues admissions leaders should know about (opinion)

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Tom, who served as our vice president of enrollment management from 2007 until 2014, recognized not only the importance of maintaining a beautiful campus year-round but, even more importantly, the importance of making a strong first impression with our visitors and potential students during initial campus visits.

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Should I Disclose Learning Differences on the College Application

Great College Advice

In this environment, school faculty and staff understand the complexities of managing life with a learning disability. Once a student enters college, however, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, or Section 504, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) take over. They are also only required to provide “reasonable accommodations.”

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DEI Blog: Third Time’s a Charm

College for Creative Study

Developing My Creative Superpowers as a Transfer Student with ADHD Written By: Evan Lockhart – Outreach Manager for the Office for Institutional Equity and Inclusion First of All, What is ADHD Anyways? Academic directory – If you’re looking to contact your Chair or Program Manager, please visit our Academic Directory.

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Success for College Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Community College, Composition View

The Scholarly Teacher

Challenges Unlike in K-12 settings, students who self-identify are provided accommodations, rather than modifications, per the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which is designed to ensure “equal access” ( Differences Between HS and College , 2022). allowing the student extended time on tests) (DO-IT, 2022).