Disability Service

Boston Academy of Chinese Medicine ensures that it is an accessible, equitable, and inclusive learning and living environment for all students with disabilities. It provides accommodations and services that promote individual growth and self-advocacy. Through collaboration and innovative programming, it strives to inform and educate all members of the Boston Academy of Chinese Medicine, and promote diversity that honors and appreciates disability.

Frequent Asked Questons:

Q. Who qualifies to receive accommodations, modifications, and services from Disability Services?

A. Disability Services provides academic accommodations and auxiliary aids for students with many types of disabilities including, but not limited to: learning disorders; attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder; psychiatric disorders; traumatic brain injury; deafness and hard-of-hearing; blindness and low vision; mobility impairments; medical conditions; autism spectrum disorders; and temporary disabilities. Disability Services also coordinates accommodations due to food allergies (e.g., Celiac Disease), and other housing needs.

Q. What services are available for qualified students? 

A. Academic accommodations and auxiliary aids are provided on a case-by-case basis. They may include, but are not limited to: additional time to complete quizzes and exams; distraction-reduced exam environment; use of computer for essay exams; use of hand-written responses rather than computerized answer sheet; note taker support; permission to tape record lectures; textbooks in alternative format; and assistive technologies. Additional services may include housing or dining service accommodations.

Q. How does someone set up an appointment with Disability Services? 

A. To set up an appointment with Disability Services, please call (508)-808-8878 or email disabilityservices@bostoncm.org and a meeting can be arranged.