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 […]
Category: Health Conditions
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 […]
Celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the ADA!
July 26, 2020 was the 30th 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 19% of undergraduate students receive accommodations, directly benefitting from the ADA. Accessible College acknowledges the incredible organizing, patience, and perseverance of […]
5 FAQs About Requesting Health-Related Accommodations on Campus
Torrey Kim of College Confidential interviewed Annie Tulkin, Director and Founder of Accessible College. The piece was first published here: College Confidential. Heading to a college campus is daunting for anyone, but particularly for students who require accommodations and aren’t sure where to start. In many cases, those with physical disabilities and health conditions must spend […]
Effective Consultant Collaboration in the College Process to Support Students with Visual Impairments
Yesterday, I sat down with Denise McLinden. Denise is a college consultant with Alliance Coaching . We chatted about our collaboration, supporting a student with a visual impairment in the college search and selection process. In Denise’s work with the student, they focused on the college search and application process. Denise supported the student in […]
Webinar Recording-Students with Disabilities: Standardized Tests, College Tours, and Applications in the Age of COVID-19
Accessible College and Lighthouse Guidance NYC hosted a webinar and Facebook Live stream on Monday, May 11, 2020. We discussed everything from going on virtual tours, to questions about standardized tests and applications, looking at how students with disabilities (LD, ADD, health conditions, mental health conditions, and physical disabilities) can effectively engage in the college […]
Accessible College/RAISE Center Webinar Recording
Webinar Recording: College Transition for Students with Disabilities: Information for Service Providers This webinar was recorded in collaboration with the RAISE Center, the National Resources for Advocacy, Independence, Self-determination and Employment (RAISE) Technical Assistance Center works with the seven (7) Rehabilitation Service Administration (RSA)-funded Parent Training & Information Centers to develop and disseminate information and resources […]