Academic Advising and Student Disability Services at Agnes Scott College

Exciting changes! This summer Buttrick Hall is undergoing some renovations and by the end of July all of Academic Advising will be housed on the ground level of Buttrick. In addition, we are updating our name to Academic Advising & Accessible Education. We look forward to welcoming you in our new space this fall!

You are Invited to Lessons in the Neurodiversity Movement: Autistic Leadership February 26, 6:30-8 p.m. Katherine Woltz Reception Room Rebekah Scott Hall Agnes Scott College Neurodiversity is a movement centered on learning and disability that rejects the idea that neurological differences need to be cured, but rather seen as authentic forms of human diversity, self-expression…

Navigating the College Experience with a disability.

October 15, 2013 from 1-2 pm (lunch and learn

Program description:
College is an experience that affects many aspects of a student’s life. Students with disabilities will discuss the impact of having a disability on academic and social life and overall wellness.

Almost Final Exams! Don't forget to purchase your exam envelopes and blue books and submit them to your instructors by Wed. December 5th

"Overcoming Fragmentation in Health and Disability Law”
Professor Ani Satz
Associate Professor, Emory University School of Law
Emory Center for Ethics, Rollins School of Public Health

Tuesday, November 27, 7:30 p.m.
Letitia Pate Evans Dining Hall, Terrace Level, ABC

This lecture will address how courts and legislatures respond to universal vulnerability to illness and disability. The law fragments—or breaks apart—the experience of the legal subject, by offering sporadic protections that fall short of what is needed for well‐being.

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ADHD and Loving It
Speaker: Maureen Nolan
Monday, October 8th
7:00 pm—8:30 pm
Buttrick G-4
Our speaker will introduce and show a unique and fun film, broadly discuss ADHD and answer questions about ADHD and academics.

Art exhibit in Atlanta through November 3rd focuses on socially constructed identities and our perceptions of what is normal.

Impaired Perceptions | Mason Murer Fine Art | Atlanta PlanIt Opening Reception: Friday, September 21 from 7 to 10 p.m. This exhibit showcases Atlanta-based artist Brian Charles Steel's series of black and white photographic portraits that deal with socially constructed identities and perceptions commonly associated with physically impaired people. Through th...

Academic Advising is very excited to welcome all our new students this weekend and welcome back all the continuing students next week! New students- please do not miss the Academic Dept. Fair on Saturday, August 25 from 1:30-3:00 p.m. as you can meet with faculty members from all programs in one setting. Also- there are very important presentations on Pre-med/health professions and the Dual Degree Nursing program

Tonight! Beyond Access: Why Disability Matters.

Join us for a disability awareness program that highlights intersectionality and social justice. Mia Mingus ('02) will explore how disability and ableism connect to other systems of oppression and how these identities work for social change. Disability is rarely seen as a social justice issue that cuts across all of our work, no matter who we are. 7-9 pm in Lower Evans.

Take Another Look at your Notes:
How to improve your note taking skills

A general information session for students
to discuss note taking techniques

Facilitated by
Kelly Deasy
Office of Academic Advising and
Student Disability Services– X6200

Tuesday, February 7th
1:00-2:00 p.m.
Buttrick Hall G-25

Dont forget your Blue Books and Exam Envelopes!