The student is responsible for initiating and continuing participation in activities that lessen the impact of the learning disability on academic performance. This could include the following: attend all labs and class sessions; spend an appropriate amount of time studying and preparing for the course (usually this is more than the recommended average time for Kalamazoo College students), use spell and grammar checks and proofreaders, order taped texts (based on availability), make use of campus support systems (Supplemental Instruction, Counseling, Academic Resource Center, Kalamazoo Disability Learning Organization), use organizational calendars and time-management skills, find study places that reduce distractions, and arrange for tutors to help with studying.
