ARS Accommodations
These accommodations fall into what accommodation group: extra time on tests, distraction-reduced environment, frequent breaks in class, and using a laptop for note-taking.
Academic Accommodations
Which film featuring characters with disabilities recently became the highest-grossing animated film in North America?
Finding Dory
This service provides personalized one-on-one academic support for students on topics including time management, study skills, organization, self-advocacy, procrastination, and motivation.
Academic Coaching
How many staff work in ARS?
8
Where is the Accessibility Resources Office located?
Center for Student Advising and Success in 939 Boylston Building (access through 921 Boylston)
These accommodations fall into what accommodation group: gluten-free options, peanut/nut free, and BLANK
Dietary Accommodations
What was the first book released at the same time in Braille as it was in print?
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
This service provides students access to accommodations including extra time and a distraction-reduced environment.
Testing Center
How many students are registered with ARS?
1,102
True or false: Almost everyone will temporarily or permanently experience disability at some point in their life
True!
These accommodations fall into what accommodation group: single room, private bathroom, access to an elevator, and emotional support animal
Housing Accommodations
What disability did the famous singer Ray Charles have?
Visual Impairment
This service welcomes first-year students with an early move-in and a day-long program to assist with the transition to college
Berklee Neurodivergent Pre-Orientation
How many students have two or more disabilities
805
Which campuses does ARS work with?
Boston, Valencia, and New York
Fill in the blank: The process to establish accommodations include an application, BLANK, and meeting with an Access Advisor
Documentation
What year was the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) signed into law?
1990
This service provides students access to educational materials in a format other than print
Alternative Format Conversion
How many tests were proctored in the Testing Center during the spring 2023 semester?
792
What are the top diagnosed disabilities in the world?
Mental Health; Depression, Anxiety, Demention, and Alcohol use
True or False: Students must disclose and request to have their services animal on campus
False!
Which disabled singer, violinist, public speaker, and disabled advocate visited Berklee this past spring?
Gaelynn Lea
This service provides training, coaching, events, and community engagement that values disability culture.
Berklee Neurodiverse Programming
How many students had housing accommodations in the 2022 - 2023 academic year?
213
What percentage of the world's population has some form of a disability?
15%