Dan Jordan, Author at Accessing College

Summer Preparation Plan for College Accommodation Requests

Summer break is the perfect time for parents of college-bound kids with learning disabilities, ADHD, and mental health disabilities to prepare for their child’s transition to college life by following a “Summer Preparation Plan for College Accommodation Requests.” In this article, we will provide a guide for parents of college-bound kids with learning disabilities, ADHD, …

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What Accommodations Can My Child Request in College?

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I recently emailed some folks on my email list and asked if there was a topic that they would like to hear about. One subscriber, Wendy, replied with her concern regarding not knowing what accommodations her child can request in college. Here’s my answer to a common parent question. To summarize, Wendy is concerned about …

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Parents Guide to College Disability Documentation Requirements

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Documentation requirements can be confusing, frustrating, and viewed as a barrier. You’re not alone. Even accessibility staff find it frustrating too but for many different reasons. You can read about that here. However, once you understand the reasons for the requirements, you might change your mind and see documentation requirements in a different light. I’ll …

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Four Steps to Get Disability Accommodations for College Students.

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Do you know how to get disability accommodations for college students? Being familiar with the process will make it much easier. If you are thinking about requesting accommodations for a hidden disability, the process can seem vague and confusing. The information you need from the college may not even be readily accessible or you may …

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ADHD College Accommodations That Create Opportunities for Success

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Success is on the minds of every college student. For students with ADD/ADHD, it can seem more difficult. ADD/ADHD comes with many things to balance and adjust to. Organization and the ability to concentrate on tasks are some of the more difficult issues that can affect success. Routine and structure are the two most effective …

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One Life-changing Accommodations for Students in College

One Life-Changing Accommodation for Students in College

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When a student with a disability is seeking college disability accommodations or contemplating seeking college disability accommodations, it’s not an easy decision for some. Statistics indicate that at least 20% of the student body has a disability. That’s every college. Yet, most who would qualify do not seek help or accommodations for a disability. Doing …

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Is a Special Accommodation in Class Cheating?

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This is a common reaction when students are new to getting help and college disability accommodations. Students often feel like it’s an added advantage or that they are getting something that’s helping them out more than their non-disabled peers. That reaction is normal. It’s also uninformed. My goal with this article is to shed some …

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The Rise Act is a Lie and the Wrong Act to Follow

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The RISE ACT is simple enough. You can read it here: Text – S.2550 – 117th Congress (2021-2022): RISE Act of 2021 | Congress.gov | Library of Congress. I like how simple it is. It’s a one-page law. I think more should be this way and not 20,000 pages that you must pass the bill …

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College Transition Mistakes to Avoid

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Sending your kid off to college brings up a lot of emotions. It’s not just your kid going through a college transition, it’s us as parents too. I just went through this and in some ways, still going through it. There’s a lot to process and I thought we had prepared for it, but I …

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College Transition Tips- 5 things to Help Prepare for College

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Do you have a student going to college in the fall? Follow these college transition tips to help make it go much easier for everyone. Having your child go off to college is equal amounts exciting, fearful, and anxious. As a parent doing this twice this fall, we are feeling it. As a therapist in …

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