Tag: Accommodations

Easier Accommodation Process for Students with Disabilities

(2016-06-16)  Expert college advisor Mandee Heller Adler, CEO of International College Counselors, says new system that simplifies and speeds up the ACT application process can benefit students who apply for accommodations due to diagnosed disabilities.

The ACT has taken steps to make it easier for students with diagnosed disabilities to get accommodations on its college-entrance exam. The new “user friendly” system is active this month, according to the ACT.

To read the full article: Easier Accommodation Process for Students with Disabilities 

 

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Helping Students with Visual Impairments: Resources, Tools and Technology to Foster School Success

The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that more than 650,000 students have visual disabilities in the United States. Academic barriers include a lack of faculty training and the pace of a traditional college classroom, to physical access to a college campus and the ability to navigate an online class. Addressing each need of students with visual impairments and improving overall accessibility are vital to their academic success.

The information presented at “Helping Students with Visual Impairments: Resources, Tools and Technology to Foster School Success” was prepared by four experts in the field of visual disabilities.

The guide explains how colleges are creating more welcoming and inclusive learning environments, with a sharp focus on assistive technology, campus resources that provide assistive services and tools, information about scholarships for students with visual impairments, and online resources they can access to facilitate academic and career success.  The topics covered at the site can be navigated to by using the content navigation panel Topics include:

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