As students across the country navigate the learning curve that comes with adapting to remote learning, those who are deaf or hard of hearing must cross additional hurdles. Meanwhile, BU is doing what it can to support these students.

The start of the semester floor meeting is a familiar ritual to Boston University’s undergraduate student population. An opportunity to meet housemates and resident assistants, the hour usually carries little consequence. However, this was not the case for BU student Jake S. this fall.

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority is revitalizing its van service for passengers with disabilities by introducing a new pilot program to target passengers’ needs. The Ride, the MBTA’s...