Hope Talk: Making College Accessible

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Help Hope Live and Accessible college. Picutre of Annie Tulkin, Austin Sommerville and KAsie Sommerville

Annie Tulkin from Accessible College joined Sonny Mullen from Help Hope Live, alongside Kasie Somerville, a full-time care attendant and mom, and her son Austin, who’s currently navigating college life at Clemson University with a spinal cord injury. We had a wide ranging conversation on making college accessible for students with disabilities.We shared real-life experiences, practical advice, and strategies to make the transition to college smoother and more accessible.

This free webinar is perfect for:
✔️ Families preparing for the college journey
✔️ Students returning to school post-injury
✔️ Educators and caregivers supporting the transition
 
Resources:

Accessible College’s Online Course-This self-paced course is designed for parents, educators, counselors, and healthcare providers: “Preparing Students with Physical Disabilities and Health Conditions for College”. CEU credits through American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB).

  1. Accessible College partnership with the Reeve Foundation: Annie has a partnership with the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. Students with any type of paralysis can work with her for free for up to 3 hours. 
  2. Navigating the Transition to College with Paralysis: This is a guide Annie wrote for the Reeve Foundation. 
  3. A Wheelchair User’s Guide to Preparing for College and How to Secure Housing and Manage PCA Services at College: Two pieces Annie wrote for New Mobility magazine. 
  4. United Spinal: Wheels on Campus-20 wheelchair friendly campuses guide: This is a guide that United Spinal and New Mobility Magazine put together. Outlining the most wheelchair accessible campuses and discussing college options for wheelchair users.
  5. Accessible College and the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA): Working Together to Support Students: A series of resources and webinars created by Accessible College with MDA.

Need support with the college preparation and transition process? Connect with us for a free 30 minute consultation!