Our Mission
To empower college students with diverse learning needs by providing equal access to education through accessibility services and specialized support programs. We are committed to fostering an inclusive academic environment where every student receives the accommodations, resources, and individualized guidance necessary to succeed, build confidence, and achieve their full potential. Through advocacy, collaboration, and innovation, we strive to remove barriers to learning and promote independence, self-advocacy, and lifelong success.
Dyslexia Program
The Dyslexia Program at Newberry works directly with students who have a dyslexia diagnosis. This program allows students to receive support individually on a weekly basis, as well as in the classroom using multisensory learning disciplines. Support services include assistance with scheduling organization, pacing, and study skills. Students will also continue to develop their executive skills, improving their self-advocacy. Professors are involved in continuous training, engaging in strategies specifically aimed at supporting students with dyslexia. Students will experience college life with extra support along their Newberry College journey. Financial aid is available for students in the program.
Our Mission, Vision, Values
Mission
The Dyslexia Program at Newberry College will guide an exceptional and collaborative academic environment with a goal of expanding dyslexic students' life and decision-making skills while promoting self-advocacy.
Vision
The Dyslexia Program at Newberry College will provide an academic environment and campus spirit of advocacy, enabling dyslexic students' opportunities to succeed at their individual life challenges.
Guiding Principles
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Our students… will take ownership in their pursuit of their individual areas of study, embracing and benefitting from the supportive and committed opportunities being offered through the Dyslexia Program at Newberry College.
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Our parents/community… will support the College’s mission and commitment to the values, measures, and work standards required of all students. They will ultimately form the bookends needed to support students in the Dyslexia Program.
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Our faculty/administration… will be the role models of the College’s commitments and mission. They will embrace, engage, and celebrate the opportunity to support dyslexic students in their individual quests.
Apply or Learn More
On your Newberry College application, look for the question about the dyslexia program, and select "yes." To gain access to the program, you must provide documentation showing a dyslexia diagnosis. This can be an educational evaluation, Individualized Education Plan (IEP), or a 504 Plan.
Apply now for admission or request more information from the buttons below.
Accessibility Services
Our Mission
Guided by Newberry College’s commitment to academic excellence and respect for individual dignity, the Office of Accessibility Services ensures that all students, regardless of disability or medical need, have equitable access to learning and campus life. Through individualized support, advocacy, and education, we empower students to engage fully and thrive as members of our community.
Contact Information
Peggy Dominguez | 803.321.5277
Director of Accessibility Services
In college, accessibility and accommodation are guided by different laws and processes than those in high school. Students play an active role in requesting accommodations and sharing documentation that supports their needs.
The Office of Accessibility Services partners with students in this process. We help you understand your rights and responsibilities, explore available resources, and build the confidence to advocate for your learning and access needs.
Our goal is to ensure that you have the tools and knowledge to navigate your education successfully, both in the classroom and beyond. We encourage you to share information about previous supports with us so we can collaborate on strategies that promote your success in college.
Parents and guardians play an important role in every stage of a student’s education. However, that involvement changes once a student turns 18 and enrolls in college. At that point, parents and guardians are not automatically permitted access to a student’s educational information.
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) governs how and when private student information may be shared. Families can access information only if the student has signed a release of information form. If you need this form, please visit the Registrar’s Office.
Newberry College is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that ensures equitable access and full participation in all academic programs and College-sponsored activities, in accordance with federal law.
The Director of Accessibility Services manages the process for determining and implementing accommodations for qualified students with documented disabilities. Faculty should implement only those accommodations that have been approved through this office. The Director provides eligible students and their professors with an official accommodation letter that outlines approved academic accommodations.
To apply for accommodations, students should schedule a meeting with the Director of Accessibility Services and provide relevant documentation as outlined by the Director.
Once accommodations are approved, students are responsible for informing their professors of their intention to use approved accommodations in each course. Open communication between students, faculty, and the Office of Accessibility Services helps ensure that accommodations are implemented effectively and in a timely manner.
All disability-related information and documentation are kept confidential.
Examples of accommodations include (but are not limited to):
- Extended time for tests, quizzes, or assignments
- Reduced distraction or alternative testing environments
- Permission to audio-record lectures
- Use of assistive technology or personal devices for notetaking
- Access to lecture materials, slides, or faculty notes
- Priority or accessible classroom seating
- Alternative formats for course materials (e.g., Braille, audio, digital text)
- Course substitutions, when appropriate and approved
The Office of Accessibility Services partners with students, faculty, and staff to promote equitable access and a campus culture that values inclusion, understanding, and respect for all learners.
