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 […]
Category: Health Conditions
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 […]
Assessing Virtual College Tours for Students with Physical Disabilities & Health Conditions
In person college tours are on hold during the COVID-19 pandemic, but that does not mean that students need to stop exploring colleges! Students and families can try out “virtual tours,” a number of which also include virtual reality options (get your VR headset ready!). Virtual tours for a number of colleges can be accessed […]
Recording: “Effective Consultant Collaboration in the College Process to Support Students with Physical Disabilities & Health Conditions”
Watch the recording of the conversation that Adrienne Frumberg, Founder of Lighthouse Guidance had with Annie Tulkin, Director and Founder of Accessible College. Background: Adrienne Frumberg, Founder of Lighthouse Guidance connected with Annie Tulkin, Director and Founder of Accessible College when she started working with the student with a physical disability. Adrienne recognized that she had the expertise to support […]
Webinar Recording: College Preparation for Students with Health Conditions and Physical Disabilities
Adrienne Frumberg, Founder, Lighthouse Guidance NYC and Annie Tulkin, Founder and Director, Accessible College hosted a webinar on March 30, 2020. The webinar, College Preparation for Students with Health Conditions and Physical Disabilities, covered the college application process, including timelines, and essays. We also discussed the differences between accommodations in high school and college, documenting accommodations, […]
COVID-19 and College Accommodations
I’ve got COVID-19 on the brain! Like most of you I’m consumed by the news. I’ve been coming across articles/opinion pieces that deal with topics related to health conditions/disabilities, accommodations, college, and COVID-19. I’m starting what I’m calling a “Lit Review Lite,” to give a brief overview of these pieces. It occurs to me that the […]