Accessible College has joined forces with Lighthouse Guidance and Ed Redefined to bring you the “College Success: Physical Disabilities, Chronic Health & Mental Health” Facebook Group! This group is designed to be a resource for: Students with physical disabilities, chronic health conditions, and mental health issues Families Professional members such as: educators, consultants, and healthcare professionals […]
Category: Health Conditions
Finding Your Group in College
For many students, college is a place to discover who they are, explore, and connect. For students with physical disabilities and health conditions, it may be the first time that they have independently encountered other students with similar disabilities and health conditions. This can be a liberating and informative experience for students. There are many ways […]
Skill Building with Students Over the Summer
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
How Does Accessible College Work with Students?
Accessible College provides: One-on-one college preparation and transition support to students with physical disabilities and health conditions, because these students have unique needs in this process. Our clients range in age from high school through graduate school. Annie Tulkin is the Founder and Director of Accessible College. She works directly with students and families to […]
3 Suggestions for Preparing Students with Health Conditions for College
A few weeks ago, I spent four days in the hospital. Here’s the back story: in mid-July I had lumbar discectomy, a back surgery to remove a part of a herniated disc. Unfortunately, the incision became infected which resulted in me having to go to the hospital to receive treatment. Between going to my doctor’s […]