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 […]
Category: Physical Disabilities
Study Abroad for Students with Disabilities: 3 Key Points
Last week I attended Mobility International USA’s (MIUSA) “Joining Hands” Symposium. The focus was disability and international exchange. I presented on disability accommodations abroad, focusing on 3 key points to assist students with disabilities and the people who support them in ensuring a smooth path to study abroad or international exchange. Here is a brief […]
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 […]
Flourishing in College with a Physical Disability: An Interview with Margot Keale
Students who use wheelchairs and other mobility aids have the added challenge of having to consider the physical accessibility of the campus and it’s surrounding areas. This month, we invited Margot Keale to share her story. She is a recent graduate of Georgetown University. Margot was admitted to college before she was using a wheelchair. […]
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 […]