Going to College: Expanding Opportunities for People with Disabilities 2005 (Book)
Description:
A college education can open the door to greater participation in the workplace and community. With this urgently needed, research-based book, readers will learn what they can do to make this crucial opportunity available to young people with a wide range of disabilities. Professionals who work in high schools and colleges—including disability service coordinators, guidance counselors, administrators, and general and special educators—will use this important resource to
- help students make all of the necessary preparations, including selecting a college, applying, determining eligibility for services, and securing financial aid
- create welcoming college classrooms through the use of universally designed instructional strategies, assessment methods, and accommodations and supports
- address the specific needs of students who have psychiatric disabilities, learning disabilities and ADHD, and developmental disabilities
- promote the important concept of self-determination to aid students in their transition to college life and professional life
- learn students' rights and responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act
- help students practice for and make the transition to the working world, using resources such as internships, career centers, and business partnerships