Summer is a fantastic time to develop and refine skills to support students with physical disabilities, health conditions, and mental health conditions in college. I joined Adrienne Frumberg (Lighthouse Guidance) and Scot Marken (EdRedefined) to discuss “How to Make Your Summer a Success” in a two part series! Part 1 focused on first time and […]
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Navigating College with Disability: Applying, Advocating, and Coping
Students with EDS and HSD have some additional considerations when they are engaging in the college search, selection, and transition process.
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At Accessible College, I support students with physical disabilities and health conditions. I assist students in thinking through their needs in the college setting as it relates to their condition. I work with students in different phases of their process including: during the search and selection process, after they have committed, and post-transition once they […]
AdaptX: University Forum
Annie Tulkin (Accessible College) joined Lisa Drennan (MERGE Inclusive Consulting), MeMe Earnest (Bridge Adaptive), Erik Robeznieks (University of Michigan, and Brendan Aylward (AdaptX ) to talk about adaptive fitness and inclusive fitness on college campuses. You can watch the conversation here: Accessible College supports students with physical disabilities and health conditions with the transition to […]
A Conversation: College Considerations for Students with Disabilities Before May 1st
Annie Tulkin of Accessible College, joined Adrienne Frumberg, CEO of Lighthouse Guidance and Scot Marken, Director of EdRedefined for a Facebook Live conversation about considerations for students with physical disabilities, health conditions and mental health conditions as we approach the May 1st decision deadline. Watch it here: Join our Facebook group! College Success: Physical Disabilities, […]
How to Secure Housing and Manage PCA Services at College
This article was originally published on March 30, 2022 in New Mobility. You have signed that dotted line and chosen the college you will attend! What do you do now? Once you have committed, there are a few steps that you need to take to ensure a successful and enjoyable college experience. The first critical […]
Going to College with FOP
I joined the International Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP) Association to talk about students with FOP transitioning to college. Topics included: • Role of the student and essential skills that students need for college • Considerations for the college search • Types of accommodations that students with FOP may need, including academic, residential and transportation This […]
A Wheelchair Users Guide to Preparing for College
This piece was originally published in New Mobility Magazine on January 31, 2022. “Congratulations! It is with great pleasure that I offer you admission to the college of your choice.” These are the words that every student wants to read after going through the sometimes grueling and often tedious process of applying to college. For […]
Going to College with Hydrocephalus
Students with hydrocephalus share many of the same questions as their peers who are not living with a chronic medical condition when exploring colleges. They also have an additional set of considerations around medical needs, accommodations, and supports on campus. I worked with the Hydrocephalus Association to create series of articles to support students with […]
Resources to Support You!
There is a lot to consider and prepare for when students with physical disabilities, chronic health conditions, and mental health conditions are engaging in the college search and selection process! This month, I’ve put together some of my most read blog posts to support you and your student: Start Planning Now: This piece provides a general […]