Category: Learning Disabilities

Myth’s About IEP’s, 504 Plans and Accommodations in College

Noted learning disabilities consultant Elizabeth C. Hamblet has said that there is a lot of misinformation passed around about IEPs, 504 plans, and their place in the college disability accommodations process.

A careful reading of the text of IDEA,* provides for IEPs, or section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, reveals there is no wording explicitly stating a student’s plan “expires” upon graduation from high school, (or ages out of the system). But this is effectively what happens.

Hamblet has three posts at her site, https://ldadvisory.com/, that address the confusion and myths surrounding 504 Plans and IEP’s. Each is worth a read.

Do Colleges Have to Follow IEPs or 504 Plans? — http://bit.ly/CollNoIEP504

Myths About IEPs, 504 Plans, and College Accommodations—https://bit.ly/LDBlog151x

Myths About Learning Disabilities, ADHD, and Documentation for College Accommodations—https://bit.ly/3CU4JO3 

Hamblet has much useful information at https://ldadvisory.com/.  The site is worth exploring.

*IDEA—Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

LD and Navigating Online College

The team at Study.com recently developed a free guide to help students with learning disabilities navigate online college. The goal of the guide is to provide students with relevant information about attending college and seeking accommodations at the postsecondary level.   The Guide to Online College with a Learning Disability offers information in several areas, including:

  • Understanding and documenting learning disabilities
  • Securing learning disability accommodations at college
  • Choosing specific classes when you have a learning disability
  • Finding assistive technologies
  • Utilizing institutional resources designed for students with learning disabilities

Note. Study.com is a commercial site, requiring a subscription to use most resources.  Interested users do have the option of a 30-day free trial.

Preparing Students with Disabilities for Successful College Transition

Elizabeth C. Hamblet, is  a  learning specialist/consultant at Columbia University.  Hamblet has a  YouTube channel, at which she has some free  webinars and talks chats  on college transition. Recent  webinar series include: “Preparing Students with Disabilities for Successful College Transition,” and a webinar, “Gap Year Considerations for Students with Learning Differences.”

Two upcoming webinars will discuss how parents can help  a) college graduates and b) high school graduates with learning disabilities and ADHD as they move into an uncertain future.

To register

Hamblet also has a  website, LDAdvisory, which is a useful resource for students with disabilities, particularly those with learning disabilities and ADHD.

 

 

Elizabeth C. Hamblet, is  a  learning specialist/consulta  nt at Columbia University, where she helps students with time management, organization, reading, and study skills.  Hamblet has also  worked as a high school special education teacher and case manager, and as a  learning disabilities specialist at Simmons College and Rutgers University.