Antioch assumed that everyone learned differently. I never felt handicapped or special. For the first part of my school career, I didn’t know I had learning disabilities. Yet, at my request, faculty made accommodations for me:
It took me longer to complete my work, so I would always ask permission to turn in one paper or project late. Unless there was a good reason not to, this request was granted. The communications department allowed me to practice with the equipment for longer amounts of time than was needed by other students.
Papers and projects could be substituted for taking examinations.
Remedial classes were not labeled negatively. In a writing workshop, I wrote a paper each week and met with a teacher who helped me with structure and grammar. Students competed to get into this class. They had to be interviewed and show motivation. I was proud to get in, not ashamed of taking it. Antioch also offered a math workshop and a science workshop.
When asked, faculty helped students. I frequently approached professors for help with difficult material. They were generous with their time, always checked extra work that was handed in, and often complimented my efforts.