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As the mother of a junior nursing student at a Christian college who has POTS, I am saddened to see a Christian college that would do this. My daughter, like this girl, works so hard for her Dean’s List position and shouldn’t have her opportunity yanked away from her. Why would you expel someone with a strong academic record who must work harder than the majority of your student body as she fights her disability to learn and excel?
Arlena supported: Reinstate Student With Disability Who Was Unjustly Expelled From Belmont UniversityAs someone that has lived with an invisible disability pretty much all of my life, I have dealt with denials left and right due to those who weren't knowledgeable or, chose denial in lieu of educating themselves about this condition. This story, lends me to believe a similar type of situation allowed those unlikely in the know to make decisions against this young lady without their getting to know her or even more, researching her history to understand what their actions have cause. Be accountable for your actions but take the time to know about POTS so those actions are fair. Please don't make judgements that stand against the rightful behavior to our fellow men and women. Know that we don't know everything but leave room to know by learning.
Debbie supported: Reinstate Student With Disability Who Was Unjustly Expelled From Belmont UniversityMy daughter was diagnosed with Pots while attending Belmont. The administration utterly failed her. Even though we went through their disability office, they gave away her first floor dorm room to a kid who’s mom threw a fit about her kids room. Didn’t matter that my child’s room was reserved, and we were there on time, etc. Their only solution was move her and service dog to a dorm that made her life harder. Or make her walk up and down stairs repeatedly despite her medical issues.
Their pitiful security routinely gave tickets to my daughter for parking in a handicap spot near her class. It didn’t matter to them that she has a disabled parking tag. They insisted the spot was for disabled guest only. Each year I showed them their own policy book that said students may use any disabled spots on campus. The disability office was no help, claiming the campus is private property they can make their own rules.
When she was in the hospital having an e regency heart procedure, I notified the disability office asking they let her teachers know she would be out for surgery, they did not pass it on. All her teachers thought she skipped her midterm exams. Thankfully she had good reputation with them and they all were super kind about it. But another failure by their disability office.
She got a great education in international businesss and entrepreneurship from fabulous teachers…. But administratively Belmont was a nightmare. So much more I could share.
Laurell supported: Reinstate Student With Disability Who Was Unjustly Expelled From Belmont UniversityThis is discrimination. She didn't choose to have POTS and should have every opportunity to pursue education that anyone else has.
Jessica supported: Reinstate Student With Disability Who Was Unjustly Expelled From Belmont UniversityI have dysautonomia, and p.o.t.s, and it's very debilitating. It changed my life completely around when it got chronic, and now, I must use a wheelchair 24/7 to prevent falls, and fainting spells. We need more awareness on invisible illnesses and this condition.
Ashley supported: Reinstate Student With Disability Who Was Unjustly Expelled From Belmont UniversityAs the mother of a high-schooler who has a lesser form of POTS as well as over a 4.0 GPA and excellent attendance and work ethic, and has her heart set on Belmont, we will direct our tuition dollars to another school if this decision is not reversed.
Katie supported: Reinstate Student With Disability Who Was Unjustly Expelled From Belmont UniversityI personally know this young girl. She’s a remarkable student with amazing talent. She was on the deans list and 70% done with her schooling. Belmont has expelled her from school because of POTS which is a medical condition!! Please sign this petition to help us get her back in school. All she wants to do is finish her education.
Angie supported: Reinstate Student With Disability Who Was Unjustly Expelled From Belmont UniversityHello! I am Bella Marquez, a senior and the Vice President of the Belmont Disabled Students Union. I too have POTS as well as fibromyalgia, CFS, and many other chronic illnesses. The fact that this is still happening in 2025 is absurd and makes me scared for every disabled student at this University. We in the DSU are beyond dedicated to helping your daughter get her spot- that was so unfairly taken from her for quite literally no good reason- back!
Isabella supported: Reinstate Student With Disability Who Was Unjustly Expelled From Belmont UniversityI have POTS. People like us deserve an education. There are SO many ways to be accommodating to this. Why can we not use situations like this to teach about how to help people in the real world? I thought college was meant to prepare us to be the Good Samaritan in real life. So far I’ve met many great people but things like this are just so hypocritical. This is not okay.
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