Physical Disability College Planning

The college planning process

Many families wait until the last minute to prepare for their students’ transition to college. The college planning process for students with physical disabilities requires time and intention. By committing to the process early on, I can ensure that your student will have all the tools necessary to have a smooth transition to college. I have worked with students with varying types of paralysis, including students with spinal cord injuries, spinal muscular atrophy, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, and other types of mobility impairments, as well as students who are visually impaired and hearing impaired. I understand the in’s and outs of the college experience including and beyond academics.

To find out more about the Physical Disability College Planning services parents can schedule a free 30 minute consultation. Starting as early as 9th grade through the end of senior year, I work with families to understand the needs of the student in all settings (academic, residential, and programmatic), develop self-advocacy skills, prepare students to manage their healthcare needs, and develop executive function skills including: time management and study skills, in order to prepare them for college success.

Services for Students Include Assistance With:

Considerations for college based on healthcare needs
College Accommodations
Medication management
Healthcare management
Hiring and managing a Personal Care Attendant (PCA)
Continuity of care (including transfer of care)
Self-advocacy skills
Disability disclosure
Disability documentation review and development
Communicating with the college’s Disability Support Office
Disability specific questions for college tours and tour debriefs
Study skills and time management

Services for Parents Include Assistance With:

Understanding the role of the parent in the college accommodations process
Identifying your questions for college tours
Supporting your student in developing independent living skills
Learning the difference between high school and college accommodations
Hiring and managing a Personal Care Attendant (PCA)

In addition to supporting the student in this process by creating timelines and measurable goals, I provide personalized coaching to meet your student where they are at. Additionally, your student will receive customized planning and preparation materials. After each meeting I provide a summary and next steps to engage my clients.

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Testimonials

Annie’s guidance helped me really get to the crux of matters, and avoid the vague answers typically provided by college representatives. She also helped me think about the day as a whole and think of each step, and examine issues that don’t really come up in the high school setting.

Josh Stern

wheelchair user, NY, NY

After our son was born, he was in the NICU for a few weeks. No one knew what to do with him. One doctor offered to help us find an institution for him. Looking back on those dark, scary days, I never would have imagined that he would be living in an apartment in downtown with two nice roommates, taking care of himself, and going to college!

Parent

California, May 2022

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