When a student with a disability is seeking accommodations or contemplating seeking 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 college without help or …
One Life-Changing Accommodation for Students in College Read More »
This is a common reaction when students are new to getting help and 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 light on …
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. In fact, 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 …
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, schools do a lot, but they also cause a lot of issues. It’s frustrating wanting to help but having …
Accommodations are a legal requirement for equal access under the Americans with Disabilities Act and section 504 of the rehabilitation act. In college, the student must be the one to request accommodations and provide the documentation. The most significant part of requesting accommodations is meeting with the staff in the university disability services office. It …
The Interactive Process: This is not an IEP meeting. Read More »
Reasons Disability Staff Cannot 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 thing. I get it. It takes a lot of willpower …
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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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When I was a college accessibility coordinator, it would be expected for some students to request accommodations either in October or early in the spring semester of their freshman year. Other outliers waited longer, two years or more in extreme cases. All that time, they did not have what they needed. The consequences were often …
Not Requesting Accommodations in College? Read this first. Read More »
Making the transition to college is difficult. You may have a 504 plan or even an IEP right now, but in college, things are different. Both a 504 plan and an IEP do not transfer to college. Each student is required to self-disclose that they want accommodations. To learn more about how to prepare to …
