Center for Learning Differences

Introduction:

The center of learning differences (CLD) believes in the fundamental principle that all students have the right to an equal opportunity to education. CLD is committed to the ongoing support and development of students, ensuring a culture that promotes inclusivity and access to appropriate support.
CLD focuses on students who have a recognized disability and ensures the facilitation of provisions covered by the Rights of People with Disabilities – State of Kuwait (Law Number 8 in 2010). Therefore, students are entitled to reasonable academic adjustments to help them overcome any difficulties caused by their condition.

Mission:

Objectives:

• Provide academic support for students with learning differences (LD), sensory or mobility disorders and chronic medical conditions.
• Improve services for students registered with the CLD.
• Strengthen communication and cooperation between CLD and academic schools.
• Point of contact between the different departments to communicate the students’ needs and concerns regarding their disabilities. This coordinated approach assures consistency and fair treatment to all students registered with the Centre for Learning Differences.
• Conducts individual and small group intervention and remediation sessions for students with disabilities including organizing skills, study skills, and time management skills.
• Spread awareness of the issues and challenges faced by students registered with CLD.
• Provide an appropriate and comfortable space for students registered with CLD to take their assessments and study with minimal distractions.
• Assist students that require specialized exam support.

Services:

• 50% extra time on exams.
• Exams taken alone or with a small group.
• Deadline extension.
• Enlarged font on all exams.
• Preferential seating in class
• Reduced course load.
• Permission to record lectures.