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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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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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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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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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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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 …
If you find college disability documentation problems frustrating, you are not alone. The accessibility staff is too. Learn why. As a former disability professional, it was common to have certain issues arise. Most of the time they could have been avoided but there are times when it’s no one’s fault but the school system. Yes, …
Is meeting with accessibility staff just like an IEP meeting? No, it could not be further from it. Find out why. What you are used to in high school no longer applies to college. The process of obtaining accommodations is nothing like an IEP meeting. The process is called the interactive process, and it is …
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Parents often have disability accommodation questions for their college-bound student. Learn why staff can’t answer some of your questions. I know the pressure and worry about accommodations and making sure your son or daughter gets what they need. As a parent of a son with specific learning disabilities and dyslexia, I worried about the same …
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You just graduated from high school and are looking forward to starting college in the fall. At this point, it seems like it will be back to normal, on-campus classes. You may be excited and think you have months to prepare. It’s early, and you still have time. True, you do have time, but it …
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