Ivy League schools see explosion in disability accommodations. Special status includes more exam time, mom in classroom. Is the system being worked?

More than 20% of undergrads at Harvard and 38% at Stanford claim to have a disability.

For some at elite colleges, 'extra time' means gaming the system

More college kids than ever claim to have disabilities. But what is lost when we allow them ‘reasonable accommodations’?
The College Fix

Students admit to getting better dorm rooms, meals by ‘gaming’ disability accommodations

At Stanford, students admit to “gaming” disability and religious accommodations to secure better dorms, meals, and exam ...
Kellogg School of Management

Communication About Test Accommodations

Students are responsible for timely communication with their instructors and Testing Services around use of all test accommodations. Testing Services works with students and instructors on the ...
The Chicago Maroon

As Student Accommodation Requests Increase, Student Disability Services Expands and Student Advocates Push for Greater Awareness

Since the Student Disability Services (SDS) office was established in 2012, demand for services and accommodations has increased substantially. The growth has coincided with concerns over the ...
Psychology TodayOpinion

The Need for Better Accommodations for ADHD in Higher Ed

Too much executive functioning is expected from ADHD-ers, ignoring key struggles of the disability. Colleges and universities ...
University of Texas at San Antonio

Applying for Services

Following acceptance for admission to UTSA, the process of obtaining services and accommodations through Student Disability Services starts with submitting an online application and documentation of a ...