Differences Between High School and College for Students with Disabilities

College is not just a continuance of how things are done in high school. There are real differences that students should be aware of, especially students with disabilities. In College, the student is in charge, not the institution, or the student’s parents. The student needs to be his/her own self-advocate.

The attached handout was prepared by Julia Timmons of Lynchburg University, and compares many of the important differences between high school and college.

Differences Between High School and College

 

Author: WINAHEAD

WINAHEAD is made up of representatives from thirty institutions. Our members are professionals employed by two- and four-year colleges and universities who work directly with students with disabilities to ensure equal access to higher education. WIN indicates the geographic area we represent: Western Iowa and Nebraska. AHEAD is our national parent organization, the Association on Higher Education and Disability.