July 26, 2025 is the 35th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This law has had a huge impact on access to higher education for students with disabilities. In the United States, approximately 21% of undergraduate students receive accommodations, directly benefitting from the ADA. We cannot take that for granted! […]
Anne Tulkin
Disabilities in the College Admissions Process: Information for High School Counselors, IECs, and College Admissions Professionals
At Accessible College, we often work alongside high school counselors and Independent College Consultants (IECs) to provide holistic support for students with physical disabilities and health conditions. Additionally, we provide guidance and consulting support to higher education admissions professionals. Contact us to learn about how we can work together and check out our online course, […]
Where are Students with Physical Disabilities and Health Conditions Going to College in 2025?
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 […]
Hope Talk: Making College Accessible
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, […]
Assessing and Renewing Accommodations for Spring Semester
Accommodations are not static. Once a student is approved for college accommodations, there are generally actions that need to be taken to ensure that the accommodations are active. Additionally, students may want to think about what has worked, what has not worked, and what they may want to do differently for the spring semester. This […]
Accessible College and the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA): Working Together to Support Students
Accessible College has created a new partnership with the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), aimed at bringing more information on college preparation to student with neuromuscular disease. There are many conditions that fall under the umbrella of neuromuscular disease. A few examples are conditions like Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, and Charcot Marie Tooth. Students […]
Where Are Accessible College’s Clients Heading in the Fall?
If I had a nickel for the number of times people ask me for a list of colleges that are best for students with X condition, I’d be a rich person! The fact of the matter is that students with physical disabilities and health conditions attend all types of universities. The best school for a […]
Accessibility and College Tours: A Conversation with Elizabeth Ralston
Annie Tulkin connected with Elizabeth Ralston to discuss the accessibility of college tours. Elizabeth is an accessibility consultant and a person with hearing loss. She also happens to have a child, with hearing loss who is engaged in the college search process and going on tours. Annie connected with Elizabeth after reading her LinkedIn post […]
Preparing Students with Disabilities for the Transition to College: Annie Tulkin & Dr. Andrea Malkin Brenner
Annie Tulkin (Accessible College) and Dr. Andrea Malkin Brenner (Talking College) had a conversation about “How to Prepare Students with Disabilities for College”. They shared tips, insights, and resources to help guide students and families in their preparation with the transition to college. Dr. Malkin Brenner created the Talking College™ cards. They are the original […]
A Conversation with Claire Forrest
Annie Tulkin (Accessible College) spoke with author Claire Forrest about her book, “Where You See Yourself.” In the book, Effie is a high school student with cerebral palsy who is navigating the transition to college as a wheelchair user. The book follows Effie’s college search process and her relationship with her long time crush! “Where […]