Davidson does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or education of students. An Assistant Dean of Students serves as the point of contact for all matters regarding disabled students, including learning disabled students. Disabled students who request help will receive individualized assistance.

The Assistant Dean of Students will direct disabled students to available resources in the college community and ensure that services are provided consistent with applicable law and college policies.

Special procedures have been developed for students handicapped by learning disabilities. Students who seek adapted instruction on the basis of a learning disability undergo an evaluation by college-designated learning specialists, usually at the student's expense. The results of the evaluation, made available to the college with the student's permission, may include recommendations for compensatory learning strategies to be used by the student and recommendations for services and accommodations to be provided by the college. Using these recommendations as a guide, the Student Learning Support Committee works with the student to develop a learning plan that enhances learning strengths and compensates for learning difficulties.

If the learning plan recommends adjustment to academic requirements, the recommendation is considered by the Curriculum Requirements Committee and may result in the approval of the recommendation or the substitution of the academic requirement.

A copy of the Policy for Disabled Students at Davidson College and additional information regarding services provided by the college to disabled students are available in the Office of the Dean of Students (704-894-2225). Hearing impaired students may contact the office via the TDD Relay Services through Southern Bell at 1-800-735-2962.