Winthrop Accessibility

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Routine updates, deadline reminders and OA information will no longer be posted on X. For the latest information please visit our Instagram page (winthropaccessibility) or our website (winthrop.edu/student-affair…) for the latest information.

December 3rd is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This year's theme is "Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress." More information about this day, the history and the initiative of the UN can be found on the UN's website.

Happy Thanksgiving from the OA!

The Final Exam request deadline with the OA Test Center is TODAY at 5PM!!! Don't be late! Please keep checking your Winthrop Email for any pending rescheduling requests. Any questions can be directed to Anna Pagett at pagetta@winthrop.edu.

The OA will be closed on Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th for Thanksgiving Break. Please note that the OA Test Center will also be closed on Wednesday, November 26th. The OA and Test Center will both resume normal business hours on Monday, December 1st.

One week left to get your final exam requests in with the OA Test Center! The deadline is Monday, November 24th at 5PM. Email Anna if you need assistance at pagetta@winthrop.edu.

The Office of Accessibility’s Test Center is currently looking for Graduate Students to assist with proctoring exams during Finals (12/10-16). More info can be found within the job posting. Any questions about the position may be directed to pagetta@winthrop.edu.

A reminder to all those who use the OA Test Center and intend to schedule final exams with us: Please submit your testing appointment requests ASAP. The deadline to submit requests is Mon., Nov. 24th at 5PM. If you need assistance , please contact Anna at pagetta@winthrop.edu.

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Don't let the Finals Deadline sneak up on you! It is Monday, November 24th! 🎃🦇👻

Winthrop's Counseling Services offers a variety of services including individual counseling, group counseling, online self-help services, outreach programming and Case Management. More information on all of these services can be found on the Center for Student Wellness Website.

Invisible Disabilities Awareness Week is 10/19-25. This is an annual event that raises awareness, educates, and supports those with invisible disabilities. Invisible disabilities can be neurological, mental & not visible to others, but they can still be barriers to everyday life.

Don't forget to schedule your finals exams with the OA Test Center! All final exam requests must be in by November 24th. Contact Anna Pagett, the Test Center Operations Manager, via email at pagetta@winthrop.edu for assistance.

The OA will be open for our normal business hours during Fall Break (Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th). Please note: The OA Test Center will remain closed for the duration of Fall Break and reopen on Wednesday, October 15th.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR WRP IS FRIDAY! The Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP) provides students and recent graduates with disabilities with career development and potential internships and jobs in the Federal Government - Apply online!

The OA will be closed on Friday, October 10th for professional development. The OA Test Center will also be closed on this day. If you need assistance, please email accessibility@winthrop.edu.

Mental health conditions affect everyone—not just those living with them, but also their friends, families, and colleagues. In fact, one in five adults in the U.S. experiences a mental health condition each year, which has a ripple effect on the people around them.

As mid-terms approach, here are 6 Helpful Tips for Effective Studying:

October is ADHD Awareness Month! ADHD is a chronic mental disorder that is characterized by persistent difficulty in maintaining attention and concentration, and is frequently accompanied by hyperactive and impulsive behavior. Let's break the stigma & spread knowledge about ADHD