College Transition

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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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Parents Guide to College Disability Documentation Requirements

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

Four Steps to Get Disability Accommodations for College Students.

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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Reasons Disability Staff Cannot Answer Some of Your Questions.

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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