Beacon College is a

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, United States. It was founded in 1989 and designed with curriculum and support services to serve students with

dyslexia Dyslexia (), previously known as word blindness, is a learning disability that affects either reading or writing. Different people are affected to different degrees. Problems may include difficulties in spelling words, reading quickly, wri ...

ADHD Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, and emotional dysregulation that are excessive and pervasive, impairing in multiple ...

, or other specific learning disabilities. Beacon College offers

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and

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degrees. It is accredited by the

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and licensed by the

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History

Led by learning-disabilities advocates Marsha Glines, and Patricia and Peter Latham, a group of parents incorporated Beacon College on May 24, 1989. At the time, the

approved the college's plan to introduce a focused undergraduate curriculum aligned specifically to the specialized learning and support needs of students who learn differently. Beacon awards both Associate of Arts (A.A.) and Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degrees. In 2003, Beacon College earned full accreditation from the

Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). In 2020, Beacon College was added to U.S. News and World Report's regional rankings.

Campus

Beacon College is an urban campus located in downtown Leesburg, Florida. The campus covers 20 acres and consists of a series of owned and leased historic buildings and new developments. Campus buildings include five residential complexes, a library, a dining hall, a student center, a fitness center, an art gallery, and two pocket parks.

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