To receive accommodations at the post-secondary level, documentation must demonstrate that your student has a disability as defined by the ADA and Section 504. Today’s blog outlines six core elements to help you review your current documentation.
At the post secondary level, the sole purpose of accommodations is to give your student the opportunity to demonstrate mastery of course curriculum by minimizing or even eliminating the impact of a disability. The bottom line? Be proactive in knowing where to go and what services are available.
For families of students with learning differences, one really important step in determining if a college is the fight fit is contacting the Disability Services Office. Initially, this relationship will center around documentation.
Given that self-advocacy is equated with success, establishing a positive relationship with a college or university needs to be a top priority. So, over the next couple of days, I’ll talk about how to go about establishing a relationship with the Office of Disability Services.
Even if you decide not to initially disclose your learning disability on a college application, there are important reasons to disclose it once you’ve been accepted.
So, you’ve decided to disclose your learning difference. Here’s how to do it.
Yesterday, I began this series with a general introduction to how students with learning differences can begin their search for
Some students yearn to “be like everyone else,” to not stand out. They spend energy and effort in trying to
For Immediate Release Montgomery Educational Consulting is pleased to announce that Heather Creech has joined the firm as a specialist
