Reframing Wellness in Academics: Access, Equity & Support

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Create a modern Canva-style presentation titled "Reframing Wellness in Academics: Access, Equity & Support." Use calming wellness colors (soft blues, sage green, warm neutrals) and clean academic fonts. Slide 1: Title Slide - Reframing Wellness in Academics - Access, Equity & Support - Subtitle: Understanding OARS & Student Support Systems Slide 2: Introduction – Reframing Wellness - Wellness is not just physical health - Direct connection between wellness and academic performance - Move from "special treatment" to essential tools for equity - Key Question: How do we ensure a medical or mental health condition doesn’t become an academic barrier? Slide 3: The Why – Health Impacts & Academic Barriers - Translate medical language into academic impact - Functional limitations explained in classroom context Slide 4: Understanding Functional Limitations (Examples) - Anxiety → difficulty focusing during timed exams - Chronic pain → difficulty sitting for long lectures or typing - Medication side effects → morning grogginess affecting attendance Slide 5: The Wellness Gap - When "pushing through" becomes harmful - Identifying when support structures should step in Slide 6: Demystifying the Process - It’s not as scary as you think - Lowering the barrier to entry Slide 7: Myths vs. Reality - Myth: I don’t have a “real” disability → Reality: Covers temporary injuries, chronic illness, mental health - Myth: It goes on my transcript → Reality: Confidential & separate from academic record Slide 8: Student Voices – The Hesitant Student - Fear of asking for help - Relief after receiving support - Focus on flexible attendance and safety net reducing stress Slide 9: Student Voices – Mental Health & Testing - Panic attacks during exams - Distraction-reduced room + 50% extra time - Leveling the playing field Slide 10: Student Voices – Fear of the Process - Expected bureaucracy - Reality: 10-minute intake + collaborative conversation - Focus on strategy, not labels Slide 11: Step-by-Step Walkthrough 1. Intake (online/in-person profile) 2. Documentation (often less than expected) 3. Meeting (collaborative dialogue) Slide 12: Navigating the Ecosystem – OARS vs DOS Create a clean comparison table: - OARS: Proactive academic adjustments, long-term consistency, examples: extended test time, note-taking apps, accessible formats - DOS: Crisis management, urgent/temporary support, examples: medical leave, professor communication, grievance navigation - Intersection: DOS may refer students to OARS after crisis stabilizes Slide 13: Closing – Reframing the Narrative - Access is wellness - Support is strategy - Equity benefits everyone - Encouragement to seek support early Include light icons, quote slides styled differently, and clean table design for comparison slide.