I was excited for the opportunity to share my work with the Grown and Flown audience. Grown and Flown provides a wealth of information related to parenting high schoolers and college aged students. The piece addresses steps that parents and students with disabilities can take to ensure a successful transition to college. The piece was originally […]
Category: Physical Disabilities
Campus Housing for Students with Health Conditions and Physical Disabilities
Students with physical disabilities and health conditions may require housing accommodations in order to be able to live on campus. Most universities have a separate processing for requesting housing based on a disability or medical need. This process typically takes place before the housing selection process. You should contact the Disability Support Office and Housing […]
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 […]
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 […]