Students with physical disabilities and health conditions will need to be able to independently manage and navigate their health and wellness needs, as well as their academics and social life when they get to college. It’s helpful for students to start developing skills for success well before they start their first semester. Identify Needs:Start by […]
Anne Tulkin
Which College is the Most Accessible?
A question that I am asked asked all the time is: “which college is the most accessible/best for students with X condition”? Unfortunately, there is no good answer to this question. All colleges in the US that received federal funding are technically required to be compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). However, “compliant” does […]
You’ve Committed to a College! Now What?
Committing to a college is the first step! Students with physical disabilities and health conditions have a lot of work to do once they choose a college.
Accessible College: Working Together with IEC’s and Counselors
Accessible College, provides nationwide college preparation and transition support for students with physical disabilities (spinal muscular atrophy, cerebral palsy, para/quadriplegia, hearing impairments, visual impairments, etc.) and health conditions (diabetes, crohn’s disease, seizure disorders, POTS, ehlers-danlos syndrome, mental health conditions, etc.). This work often goes hand in hand with the work that a student may be […]
Start Planning Now
This is the time of year when high school seniors are taking the final steps to determine which school they will attend in the fall, and juniors are embarking on the college search process. For students with physical disabilities and health conditions there is a lot of work to do! Here is a timeline for […]
Combating Social Isolation and Loneliness During COVID
Accessible College joined a diverse panel with in depth experience in social connectivity to discuss how to combat social isolation during Covid. The discussion centered around strategies to maintain mental health and well-being, and the importance of maintaining a sense of community. Supporting individuals with and without disabilities during the pandemic is vital. Panelists: Annie […]
2020 In Review
2020 was a great year for Accessible College! Here are some of the highlights: Established a partnership with The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation. Together we: Published a transition guide for students with paralysis. Continue to offer FREE consultations for students with paralysis. Supported several students with physical disabilities and/or health conditions in their college […]
Free Consultations for Students with Paralysis
The Reeve Foundation is offering a limited number of free consultations with Accessible College LLC to families and students interested in transitioning to college with paralysis. Accessible College has hosted a series of webinars with the Reeve Foundation to discuss this project and collaboration. The most recent webinar was held on December 16th, 2020. The […]
Transitions: College & Employment for People with Disabilities
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). Annie Tulkin, Founder and Director of Accessible College and Sheri Denkensohn-Trott, Co-Founder of Happy on Wheels, discussed their top 5 tips for students with disabilities who are entering college and the workforce. Bios: Sheri Denkensohn-Trott: I am a quadriplegic who has been injured for over 35 years; I […]
Navigating and Transitioning to College with Paralysis
I’m excited to share a booklet that I authored for the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, “Navigating and Transitioning to College with Paralysis.” The booklet outlines guidance and practical considerations for students with paralysis and mobility impairments, and their families. Additionally, Accessible College has teamed up with the Reeve Foundation to provide a limited number of free college transition […]