Where are Students with Physical Disabilities and Health Conditions Going to College in 2025?

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Students with physical disabilities and health conditions go to all types of colleges! The best school for a student with physical disability and/or health condition is the one they research, vet, and select. All colleges are required to provide “reasonable accommodations” under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). While the types of accommodations, and the care in which they are administered, varies from college to college, if the student has done their research, connected with the disability office, considered continuity of care and independent living, and weighed their options, the student can make an informed decision. That’s what I help students do at Accessible College! 

Students with disabilities approach their search just like any other student. They may be looking for a specific major, school culture, and evaluating cost. Many of the students I support are working with their high school counselor or an independent college consultant to assist them in identifying colleges that are a good academic fit. Some students are thinking about accessibility and accommodations up front, and others are not thinking about their needs until we start talking. The earlier students start working with us, the better. Check out our packages.

Online Course

Are you interested in preparing students with physical disabilities and health conditions for college? Check out our online course, “Preparing Students with Physical Disabilities and Health Conditions for College“. This course supports parents, educators, counselors, IECs, and healthcare providers in assisting students in preparing for the transition to college. It’s a fantastic primer for folks who are supporting students in this process who are interested in learning more about college accommodations, independent living, planning the college search and more. This course is eligible for .45 American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) CEUs and 2 Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) CE’s. 

The List

I’m excited to present a list of the colleges that the students I supported will be attending in fall 2025! The students who are attending these schools have a wide range of disabilities and health conditions including: Auto-immue disorders, POTS, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, chronic fatigue, seizure disorders, spinal cord injuries, neurological conditions, spina bifida, cerebral palsy, spinal muscular atrophy, muscular dystrophy, and other types of physical disabilities, heath conditions and rare diseases. 

  • Barnard College
  • Baylor University
  • Boston College
  • Bryn Mawr College
  • Davidson College 
  • Duquesne University
  • Claremont McKenna College
  • Clark University 
  • Harvard University
  • Haverford College
  • Lehigh University 
  • Macalester College
  • Northeastern University  
  • San Diego State University 
  • Saint Clair County Community College
  • Tulane University
  • University of Califronia-Davis
  • University of Delaware
  • University of North Texas
  • University of Notre Dame
  • University of Oregon
  • University of Washington-Bothel
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison

Congratulations to the class of 2025! I wish all of these students the best! 

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