Category: College Preparation

Considerations for Students with Physical Disabilities & Health Conditions Transitioning to College

Considerations for Students with Physical Disabilities & Health Conditions Transitioning to College two women one in a wheel chair sitting down on a table

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

Finding a Path That Works for You: An Interview with Duncan Hobbs 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

Crohn’s and College three students sitting at a table with laptops smiling and drinking coffee

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

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 […]