Accommodations and Support

This is in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008 and similar state laws. A “disability” is a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits a major life activity, such as caring for oneself, performing manual tasks, seeing, hearing, eating, sleeping, walking, standing, lifting, bending, speaking, breathing, learning, reading, concentrating, thinking, communicating, and working, or other activities as defined by law.

Bennington College does not offer programs or courses specifically designed for students with disabilities. However, in addition to reasonable accommodations, the College offers all students a variety of support services such as peer writing and math tutors, executive function support, faculty advising, academic services, health services, and counseling and psychological services. These services along with small classes, a focus on the individual, and easily accessible faculty, creates an environment where students thrive and learn to take increasing responsibility for their own education, their own work, and their own lives.

The Director of Student Accessibility Services works with students, faculty, staff, and administrators to provide or arrange for reasonable accommodations based on disability, to include academic, housing and dining accommodations. Bennington staff and faculty endeavor to assist students in becoming effective self-advocates and to facilitate an inclusive, supportive campus atmosphere that fosters respect and promotes independence.

Students, Faculty, and Staff can find additional information here on our department intranet page. 

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