Recently, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about how best to support students with eating disorders in their college transition. It’s important to note that eating disorders are considered a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), because eating disorders “substantially limit one or more major life activity” (How to Determine if a […]
Category: College Preparation
Planning for College Tours-Tips for Students with Health Conditions and Physical Disabilities
For many students the process of planning for a college tour is as simple as selecting the college and signing up for the tour. However, for students with physical disabilities and health conditions there may be a few more steps. Below I’ve outlined a few considerations for students with physical disabilities and students with health […]
Considerations for Students with Physical Disabilities & Health Conditions Transitioning to College
I learned many things working with college students with physical disabilities and health conditions in a Disability Support Office for a number of years, there were a few things that came up a lot and can be easily addressed. Here are 3 things to consider to assist with your transition: If you had accommodations in […]
Finding a Path That Works for You: An Interview with Duncan Hobbs
There is an added layer of complexity that students with physical disabilities and health conditions face when they are considering colleges. They may have to consider the topography of the camps (are there a lot of hills?) and the weather (does it snow or rain a lot?). Then you have questions about dormitories (do the […]
Crohn’s and College
When I was working in university disability support services, I supported with a number of students with Crohn’s and Colitis. Generally, there were a few things that students transitioning to college had not really thought about before entering college. Housing: Typically, on campus housing is determined early the summer. Most schools have a process for […]
College and Cerebral Palsy: An Interview with Evan Monod
I’m excited to share the first in a series of monthly interviews with college students in their transitions to college. This month I interviewed Evan Monod, a recent graduate of Georgetown University, about his preparation for college. Feel free to share suggestions of other questions you would like me to ask future interviewees. We can […]