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Accommodations Commonly Approved in College and Those that Aren’t.

The learning disabilities consultant, Elizabeth C. Hamblet interviewed disability services directors at a variety of kinds of institutions, including state, art, community, and highly-selective colleges for her book, From High School to College: Steps to Success for Students With Disabilities.

A question Elizabeth is often asked by the students and families she works with is, “What accommodations are commonly approved in college?“ In her interviews, Elizabeth learned that accommodations are fairly standard across different types of schools.

To learn what the Disability Services directors interviewed had to say when asked, “What are the accommodations most students request, and are granted?” visit, https://ldadvisory.com/are-different-disability-accommodations-approved-at-different-types-of-colleges/.

In the interviews, directors also talked about the kinds of accommodations that schools don’t typically grant. It’s worth noting that the kinds of accommodation not commonly granted are also similar across institution types. 

To learn what directors had to say when asked, “What are some accommodation requests that aren’t typically granted?,” visit, https://ldadvisory.com/the-surprising-similarity-in-accommodations-not-commonly-granted-at-college-for-ld-or-adhd/

Hamblet notes that it is important to know there are accommodations that a student may receive in high school, that  aren’t typically granted in college.  It is helpful to know about these differences so students’ IEPs and transition plans include the development of critical skills students will need to be successful in the absence of certain accommodations.

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

Generation Patient

Disabled students continue to live out the mantra, “Nothing About Us, Without Us,” being out and proud on social media, creating start-ups and founding organizations around the world.

Generation Patient is one such student-to-student resource that is gaining traction. Founded by Sneha Davis who graduated with a degree in Journalism from Indiana University in 2020, Generation Patient seeks to connect students to resources, inform professionals and advocate for increased awareness and understanding of chronic illnesses as disabilities. A particular focus is on addressing ableism in the health services fields.

The team, mostly graduate students and recent graduates in professions, host virtual meetings on topics such as transitioning to college, family dynamics, advocating for fair insurance rates and prescription drugs, along with peer support.

A recent Round Table event focused on accessing higher education, with spotlights on working with campus disability services offices; being “believed” as a disabled person; and establishing trust with faculty.

Visit Generation Patient to learn more about chronic illness as a disability.