Writing at the health focused website, “The Mighty” (https://themighty.com/), Annie Tulkin discusses issues that students who have mobility impairments who are planning to attend college should consider as part of their college preparation and college selection process. Turkin notes in her opening paragraph:
When students with mobility impairments transition to college, there is a lot to consider beyond academic accommodations and campus accessibility. Through my work providing college transition support for students with physical disabilities and health conditions and my experience as a university administrator, I have learned to initiate conversations about the following areas: housing accommodations, personal care attendants (PCAs) and emergency evacuation. These areas are sometimes overlooked and can have a big impact on the student’s ability to succeed on campus. Here are some considerations for families and students as they determine the college environment that best supports their needs.
Planing and connecting with the disability services office is the key to a positive experience for students with mobility impairment.
To read the full article visit, https://themighty.com/2019/10/college-disability-mobility-impairment/.
A PDF of the piece is available at this link. Tips for Transitioning to College With a Mobility Impairment
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