On October 18th I had the pleasure of presenting alongside Scot Marken (EdRedefined) to the Bergen County Special Services School District. We discussed the options and opportunities for students with different disabilities including: ASD, LD, I/DD, physical disabilities, health conditions, and mental health conditions. We also looked at the differences between accommodations in high school […]
Category: College Preparation
ABLE Accounts and Funding for College
“How will we pay for college and personal care?” “Can I use a 529 account to pay for personal care attendant services?” These are just a few of the questions that I get from from the families of students with physical disabilities and health conditions. I understand who confusing finding the answers to these questions […]
Medicaid and College
Many of the students I support who have physical disabilities and health conditions need personal care support or other health/condition specific support services while they are in college. Families are often curious about how students pay for care and services while they are in college. Some students and families may not be aware that the […]
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and College
Working with students with physical disabilities and health conditions and their families on college transition, one question almost always comes up: “how will we pay for this?” Many students and families may not be aware that the student may be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and well as other types of federal and state […]
What to Consider for Higher Education: A Community Webinar for the Jett Foundation
I was pleased to be invited by the Jett Foundation to present a community webinar focused on considerations for students with Duchenne muscular dystrophy as they explore post-secondary education. While the Jett Foundation focuses specifically on supporting people and families impacted by Duchenne muscular dystrophy, this webinar is great for students with any type of […]
Summer Plan: Build Skills and Prepare
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]