Abbie Veitch and Kelsey Carolan, American University Eagle

Uprooted from campus in a matter of days, American University students faced an unprecedented amount of stress when classes transitioned online, in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. But for students with disabilities, the switch posed a threat to their usual accomodations and learning habits that have been moulded for an in-person setting. The Academic Support and Access Center, which serves about 6,000 students a year, provides support for all students and more extensive accommodations for students with disabilities. When the University transitioned online in the spring, they had to adapt a virtual setting.

https://www.theeagleonline.com/article/2020/11/students-with-disabilities-share-the-ups-and-downs-of-online-classes

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