For Students with Disabilities & Learning Differences
Do you have a disability that can affect how you navigate your academic and student life at Yale?
Have you recently experienced an injury or illness that has made it difficult for you to get your work done?
Do you find yourself struggling to focus in your classes?
Do you feel like you're experiencing some extra challenges to thriving as a student and could use some help?
If so, you've come to the right place! Check out the resources on this page to learn more about the incredible support networks available to help you develop the strategies that will allow you to thrive.
SAS Peer Liaisons for First-Years
The Student Accessibility Services (SAS) Peer Liaisons help incoming first-year students with disabilities navigate their transition to campus and help them access SAS and other key resources. First-years can request an SAS peer mentor at this link.
Disability Peer Mentors
In collaboration with Disability Empowerment at Yale (DEFY), Academic Strategies offers Disability Peer Mentors for any undergraduate or graduate student with disabilities (both formally diagnosed and undiagnosed). The program pairs students with peers with similar backgrounds and experiences to create networks of support for students with disabilities at Yale. To sign up, fill out this request form.