Advising
Support for students with learning disabilities will be arranged for students who have current documentation. These students are entitled to "reasonable modifications" that will facilitate their college learning experiences. Students who do not have current documentation or suspect they may have a learning disability may arrange for assessment services. Students are responsible for contacting the Advising Center and providing current documentation. In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the College is committed to achieving equal opportunities and full participation for people with disabilities.
For further information about support for students with learning disabilties at Carthage, please contact Diane Schowalter in the Advising Center at 262-551-5802.
Our Goal
We work with students, faculty, and staff to:
- Provide academic and physical accessibility for students with disabilities
- Promote student independence and maximize academic potential
Who We Serve
Carthage students who have a physical, sensory, learning, and/or psychological disability that substantially limits a major life activity, such as walking, communicating, seeing, hearing, breathing, or learning. This includes students with documented:
- Learning disabilities
- Attention disorders
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Other health impairments
Services for Students
- Test-taking accommodations
- Note-taking support
- Textbooks on tape
- Kurzweil "text to speech" scanner
- Classroom accommodations/modifications
- Diagnostic testing
Services for Faculty and Staff
- Verifying special needs
- Identifying appropriate classroom accommodations
- Providing information about disabilities
- Clarifying roles and responsibilities of faculty and students
Carthage Academic Resources
- Peer tutoring
- Writing Center
- Learning strategy instruction
- Advocacy
- Supplemental instruction
Counseling Services
The Health and Counseling Center provides free individual and group counseling on emotional health issues, including self-esteem, depression, and anxiety. Information on a variety of mental health topics also is available.
Suggestions for Students
- Think about how your disability might affect your learning
- Contact the Advising Center prior to admission, or immediately following diagnosis of a disability
- Provide written documentation to verify your disability and to identify appropriate accommodations
- Provide reasonable notice for accommodation requests
- Identify and observe all deadlines (e.g., admissions, housing, financial aid, advising)
- Inform your instructors of the accommodations you may need at the beginning of each term
If you have or think you have a disability, contact the
Carthage Advising Center
262-551-5802
2001 Alford Park Drive
Kenosha, WI 53140
Documentation of a disability is necessary.
There are no fees for your services.