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BHCC DISABILITIES SUPPORT
SERVICES CENTER
Bunker Hill Community College has developed a program of support services specifically for students who have learning disabilities, sensory impairments, psychological disabilities or physical conditions.
Services, which are coordinated through the Office for Students with Disabilities, may include (but are not limited to) academic accommodations, faculty notification, assistance with adaptive computer technology, accessibility issues, academic/career advising and student support groups. The program is designed to promote interaction among several existing campus resources and personnel. Students are actively involved in decision-making regarding their specific needs and are encouraged to work toward increased independence and self-sufficiency.
Office for Students with Disabilities
Room D106
250 New Rutherford Avenue
Boston, Massachusetts 02129-2925
Voice: 617-228-2234
or 617-228-3415
TTY: 617-228-2051
Hours:
Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. /p>
BHCC Adaptive Library: The Library has an ongoing mission to make its collections and materials accessible to its disabled patrons. Materials, equipment and accommodations available in the Library.(http://www.noblenet.org/bhcc/disabled.htm)
This is a wonderful website regarding ADD and ADHD. For many people, this is what it's like to have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD. They may be unable to sit still, plan ahead, finish tasks, or be fully aware of what's going on around them. To their family, classmates or coworkers, they seem to exist in a whirlwind of disorganized or frenzied activity. Unexpectedly--on some days and in some situations--they seem fine, often leading others to think the person with ADHD can actually control these behaviors. As a result, the disorder can mar the person's relationships with others in addition to disrupting their daily life, consuming energy, and diminishing self-esteem. (http://www.nimh.nih.gov/publicat/adhd.cfm)
The homepage of the U.S Dept. of Education. In 1980, the U.S. Department of Education was created by bringing together offices from several other departments. Its original directive remains its mission today — to ensure equal access to education and to promote educational excellence throughout the nation. Promoting Educational excellence(http://www.ed.gov)
The homepage of the Americans with Disabilities Act: Information and assistance regarding Americans with Disabilities: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a Federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in everyday activities, such as buying an item at the store, going to the movies, enjoying a meal at a local restaurant, exercising at the health club, or having the car serviced at a local garage. (http://www.ada.gov)
Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NLD), also called Nonverbal Learning Disabilities, is a developmental disability which all too often goes undiagnosed. (http://www.nldontheweb.org)
LD Online: The leading Web site on learning disabilities for parents, teachers and other professionals. (http://www.ldonline.org)
National Center for Learning Disabilities. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurobiological disorder "which affects many aspects of a person's life. Attention span difficulties, distractibility, impulsivity and restlessness are the cornerstone this disorder. Over the years ADHD has been referred to by many different names (http://www.noblenet.org/bhcc/adhdbib.htm)
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