College Success for Students with Disabilities: A Guide to Finding and Using Resources, with Real-World Stories

The demanding workload and fast pace of college often overwhelm students. Without access to the right resources, many of the three million U.S. college students with disabilities fail or drop out--at a much higher rate than their peers. This guide helps students, parents, counselors and psychologists find the appropriate resources and accommodations to help students with disabilities successfully transition to college. The author explains Americans with Disabilities Act laws and outlines steps for requesting and implementing college staff, classroom and testing accommodations. Student testimonies are included, advising on which assistive technologies and resources have worked to achieve academic success.

Author: Irene Ingersoll
Publisher: McFarland and Company, Inc.
Published: 02/23/2016
Pages: 248
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.80d
ISBN13: 9781476662886
ISBN10: 1476662886
BISAC Categories:
- Education | Schools | Levels | Higher
- Education | Special Education | General
- Education | Student Life & Student Affairs

About the Author
Irene Ingersoll has taught students with disabilities for 35 years. She recently retired from High Point University in North Carolina, where she was the disability coordinator for the college, serving over 400 students with disabilities. A college consultant, helping students with disabilities find the right college fit, she lives in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.