Ashoka Reflections - Apr 2023
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Learning Support at Ashoka
It is of critical importance that at the minimum every educational institution must have a centre that is
exclusively devoted to creating these bridges and supporting students with disabilities. This was in complete
consonance with the inclusive and progressive philosophy of Ashoka, and that is how the concept of the Office
of Learning Support (OLS) was born. The purpose behind setting up OLS was clear: to get the message across
that neurodiverse learners need continued support even in higher educational institutions so that they can
successfully complete their learning journey and transition into professions of their choice. Once they reach the
workforce as confident individuals, they can contribute hugely with their talent, creativity, and intelligence to
any field that they choose.
An office like the OLS has the potential to change the conversations around learning difficulties. The OLS is
supporting a wide range of students with Learning challenges including students with Specific Learning
Disabilities (SLDs), those on the spectrum, those with physical challenges, with language barrier difficulties,
visual and hearing impairments, and a wide range of neuro-diverse learners.
Providing a support centre works on the underlying philosophy that inclusion will create a more empathetic
and progressive society – one in which every neuro-diverse learner has an equal opportunity. Ashoka University
is today looked upon as a pioneer and leader in supporting inclusion at university-level education.
(Chandana Singh is a Founder Consultant at Advocacy for Dyslexia)
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