🏫 College Advising

When advising a student diagnosed with a learning disability (e.g., ADHD) who requires academic accommodations, what is the FIRST and most crucial step for the student to take?

A Inform their professors directly about their disability.
B Contact the Disability Services office to register and provide documentation.
C Ask a peer to share their notes from lectures.
D Request a reduced course load from their academic advisor.

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

To receive formal academic accommodations, students with documented disabilities must register with the campus Disability Services office. This office verifies documentation and then facilitates appropriate and legally compliant accommodations with faculty.

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