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Disability Resource Center Assignment
Mandy Sanguigni
10/14/2015
SED 201C 01
Mrs. Dean
Disability Resource Center Assignment

The Disability Resource Center at Westminster College provides a wonderful wealth of resources and a great place for students with a possibility of disabilities or established disabilities. The center was visited on October 8, 2015, and was a real eye opener to learn about the many different, tremendous resource tools and eager people available to assist the students. The Director of Disability Resources, Faith Craig, works closely with Sally Huey, Director-Learning Center, to accommodate students who need extra guidance and assistance academically, socially and personally. They work with students experiencing all sorts of disabilities, such as: specific

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