College Preparation for Students with Health Conditions and Physical - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
College Preparation for Students with Health Conditions and Physical Disabilities Annie Tulkin, Founder/Director, Accessible College Adrienne Frumberg, Founder/CEO, Lighthouse Guidance Tech Check Participant audio is muted
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counselor in various independent schools in NYC area
atypical paths to completing their education, mental health/addictions issues, learning disabilities and special needs
Bachelor’s in Psychology from Lafayette College
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the Academic Resource Center at Georgetown University (Georgetown’s Disability Support Services Office)
University of Wisconsin and Bachelors in Secondary Education from DePaul University.
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disorders, OCD and ASD
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○ Ex: Pace University: OASIS Program ○ Mitchell College: Bentsen Learning Center
○ Beacon College ○ Landmark College
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○ Get involved in extracurriculars; maintain activity list/resume; do something engaging
○ Schedule plenty of time to study and do well in courses
○ Take a strong course load; meet with guidance counselor to discuss goals ○ Keep building activity list/resume, plan something engaging over the summer ○ Take a practice standardized test ○ Begin college visits over the summer
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○ Take a rigorous course load and do your best ○ Continue involvement in activities during the year and summer ○ Take standardized tests in spring (if not taking standardized tests check fairtest.org for test
○ Start working on college essay in spring ○ Ask for recommendation letters ○ More college visits
○ Finish up standardized tests if applicable ○ Complete and submit applications for early action, early decision or regular decision deadlines ○ Visit colleges, alumni interviews
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○ Types of mental health diagnoses treated at the counseling center ○ Types of counseling professionals on staff ○ # of sessions included in tuition
○ Duke University: DuWell - center for mental health & wellness ○ University of Michigan - counseling center offers counseling, workshops, a 24-hour phone service and a wellness zone. ○ Ithaca College - multiple panels focused on mental health + Let’s Talk initiative
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HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)
ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973
Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973
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HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE Student is identified by the school and is supported by parents and teachers Student must self-identify to the Office of Disability Services Primary responsibility for arranging accommodations belongs to the school Primary responsibility for self-advocacy and arranging accommodations belongs to the student. Teachers approach you if they believe you need assistance Professors are usually open and helpful, but most expect you to initiate contact if you need assistance
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○ Extra time for tests ○ Notetaker/ability to record lecture ○ Permission to use computer ○ Distraction reduced testing environment
○ Single room ○ Emotional support animal
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1. Tips for preparing a college app when a student is coming from a therapeutic boarding school? 2. What questions to ask the college OSD to determine if the college can appropriately accommodate a student with a physical disability? 3. How would you prepare students that have a visual disability to attend large out of state campuses? 4. What specific resources do you recommend for low-income students of color? 5. How can students arrange for Personal Care Attendants (PCA’s)? 6. How does one identify colleges with the best support systems for students with mental health challenges?
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