College life is a significant adjustment for incoming students. The adjustment can be overwhelming for some students with disabilities. No student—with or without a disability—must deal with this adjustment alone. Students with disabilities can find campus support groups. These might …
IEP meetings hold a symbolic and practical position as the core of educational planning for students with disabilities. Parents can become nervous in anticipation of IEP meetings. This is especially true for parents who are new to specially education processes, …
Students with disabilities are as entitled as any other students to take assessments such as the SAT. Per their disabilities, they might need accommodations to effectively participate. The SAT might not be a valid measure of ability without accommodations. The …
One of the most effective ways to advocate for students with disabilities is to teach them about their disabilities. The more they understand about their conditions, the better they will be able to articulate their needs to others. This won’t …
As students with disabilities approach graduation from high school, questions might linger over what kind of assistance will be available in college. An IEP might have provided effective accommodations throughout high school, but will these accommodations transfer to a new …