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 […]
Category: Physical Disabilities
A Wheelchair Users Guide to Preparing for College
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
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!
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 […]
Year in Review: 2021
2021 has been quite a year! I wanted to take the time to highlight some of Accessible College’s amazing accomplishments over the past 12 months! Accessible College supported 30 students with physical disabilities and health conditions in 2021. These students had conditions including: spinal muscular atrophy, cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, spina bifida, Friedrich’s ataxia, POTS, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, […]
College Readiness 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
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
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”
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 […]
Finding Your Group in College
For many students, college is a place to discover who they are, explore, and connect. For students with physical disabilities and health conditions, it may be the first time that they have independently encountered other students with similar disabilities and health conditions. This can be a liberating and informative experience for students. There are many ways […]