Category: College Preparation

Congratulations!

Congratulations! Text: Congratulations (colored confetti al around)

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

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

Going to College with FOP 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 […]

A Wheelchair Users Guide to Preparing for College

A Wheelchair Users Guide to Preparing for College Lauren Presutti student muscular dystrophy

This piece was originally published in New Mobility Magazine on January 31, 2022. “Congratulations! It is with great pleasure that I offer you admission to the college of your choice.” These are the words that every student wants to read after going through the sometimes grueling and often tedious process of applying to college. For […]

Going to College with Hydrocephalus

Going to College with Hydrocephalus group of students looking happy and chatting outside.

Students with hydrocephalus share many of the same questions as their peers who are not living with a chronic medical condition when exploring colleges. They also have an additional set of considerations around medical needs, accommodations, and supports on campus. I worked with the Hydrocephalus Association to create series of articles to support students with […]

Resources to Support You!

Resources to Support You! game board with 2 dice and the word "start"

There is a lot to consider and prepare for when students with physical disabilities, chronic health conditions, and mental health conditions are engaging in the college search and selection process! This month, I’ve put together some of my most read blog posts to support you and your student: Start Planning Now: This piece provides a general […]

College Readiness Resource for Blind and Visually Impaired Students

College Readiness Resource for Blind and Visually Impaired Students Resource for Blind and Visually Impaired Students

I’m incredibly excited to share the College Readiness Resource Center that I have been working on with my friends at The Perkins School for the Blind! I’m grateful to Leslie Thatcher, Director of College Success at Perkins, for inviting me to be a consultant on this amazing resource that we created for blind and visually […]

Using Winter Break to Plan Ahead

Using Winter Break to Plan Ahead notebook with "today" written on top of page and 1, 2, 3, 4 below

Students with physical disabilities and health conditions have lots of things to manage in their lives. In many cases, high school students receive assistance from their families. Whether it’s support with daily living needs (dressing/bathing), assistance with packing a lunch, or a reminder from a parent to take a medication, these are all things that […]

Tools for the College Search Process

Tools for the College Search Process hands typing on a laptop

  I get a lot of questions about which schools are the best for students with certain conditions and disabilities. As I addressed in this piece, “Which College is the Most Accessible?,” there is no quick answer to these questions. Colleges offer a wide variety of services, supports, and accommodations. There is no one size fits all! […]

New Facebook Group: “College Success-Physical Disabilities, Chronic & Mental Health”

New Facebook Group: “College Success-Physical Disabilities, Chronic & Mental Health”

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 […]