Elite US campuses grapple with soaring disability claims and academic advantage debate
Reports reveal a rising trend of students at elite US universities claiming disabilities to access academic accommodations like extra exam time and flexible deadlines. Institutions such as Stanford, Harvard, Brown, and Amherst show significant increases, driven largely by ADHD, anxiety, and dyslexia diagnoses. Experts stress the need to balance genuine support with fairness, integrity, and equitable access.
Reports reveal a rising trend of students at elite US universities claiming disabilities to access academic accommodations like extra exam time and flexible deadlines. Institutions such as Stanford, Harvard, Brown, and Amherst show significant increases, driven largely by ADHD, anxiety, and dyslexia diagnoses. Experts stress the need to balance genuine support with fairness, integrity, and equitable access. What's Your Reaction?
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