Welcome to Bates! We hope that the following information will be helpful as you prepare for the transition to college and explore available resources.<\/p>\n
The Office of Accessible Education and Student Support at Bates College primarily serves as a resource for students with disabilities to help ensure equal access to the full Bates experience.\u00a0 We believe in the social model of disability which states that people may have impairments or differences but they are not disabled until they encounter a barrier in their environment.\u00a0 Accessible Education works in collaboration with students, faculty, and staff to help remove those barriers.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n One of the major differences between high school and college is that, in college, the student is responsible for disclosing a disability and requesting services through the Office of Accessible Education.\u00a0 Although we always welcome conversations without a deadline, we encourage students to contact us as soon as possible.\u00a0 For those who have received accommodations in High School, we encourage you to contact us as soon as you decide to enroll in Bates so there is ample time for us to work together to identify and remove barriers prior to the beginning of your first semester.\u00a0 For those who may not have received accommodations before coming to Bates, we encourage you to contact us if you experience barriers to your learning or living experience, if you find that you are struggling to complete assignments within certain parameters, or if you believe that your assessments do not adequately reflect your knowledge.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Please visit the Requesting Services<\/a> page for additional information.<\/p>\n There are significant differences between disability services and academic expectations in High School and College for students with disabilities.<\/span>\u00a0 This High School vs. College<\/a> grid outlines some of these key differences.<\/p>\n A publication\u00a0from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights,\u00a0Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education: Know Your Rights and Responsibilities<\/a>,\u00a0is also a\u00a0great resource and can be helpful in understanding these changes\u00a0and what to expect in college.<\/p>\n Resources for Students at Bates College<\/a>:\u00a0A snapshot of academic support\u00a0and general resources for Bates students<\/p>\n Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education: Know Your Rights and Responsibilities<\/a>:\u00a0U.S. Department of Education & Office for Civil Rights<\/em><\/p>\n College Survival Skills<\/a>:\u00a0Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology (DO-IT)<\/em><\/p>\nWhen to Contact Accessible Education<\/span><\/h1>\n
What to Expect: College Versus High School<\/h1>\n
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