This spring, the Student Disability Services (SDS) office is piloting a “First Friday” series with the College of Arts and Sciences. The first discussion was held Feb. 3. The session provided an overview of services by SDS staff Michelle Laughlin and Leah Berte, and focused on “flexibility with attendance” as an academic accommodation. An overview of best approaches/practices was shared among SDS staff and faculty in Medbury Lounge.

If other colleges or schools are interested in joining the discussion or interested in a particular topic, please contact Leah Berte at leah.berte@drake.edu. The next First Friday will be held on March 3 from 1 to 2 p.m. with a TBA location; the topic will be preparing students for midterms and finals. The rest of the discussion is open to questions the group may have.

—Leah Berte, Student Disability Services