College success-put it within reach for students with mild to moderate, non-visible disabilities. This cutting-edge book balances current research with the most practical guidance available on making a smooth transition to college and ensuring the best ac

School personnel, parents and high school students with disabilities will all benefit from this new and expanded (6-page) laminated guide by Elizabeth Hamblet. It offers detailed suggestions of ways students with disabilities, with the help of parents and teachers/school staff, can start preparing for the transition to college as early as freshman year of high school. Transitioning to College lists five key areas of preparedness, as identified by researchers. These include: understanding laws that govern how colleges address students with disabilities; understanding the differences between college and high school environments; being aware of college disability services and how to access them; having proper academic preparation for the demands of college work; having the knowledge and self-confidence to advocate for oneself. It also highlights critical elements of three federal laws in which students with disabilities, as well as their families and educators, should be well versed. Referencing the “4 Rs” of college disability services, the author provides an overview of Students’ Rights, Reasonable Accommodations, Responsibilities, Reality. The issue of disability documentation is also covered in significant detail, as are several others.

"College Success for Students With Learning Disabilities" (2nd ed.) offers students the knowledge, guidance, and strategies they need to effectively choose a college, prepare for university life, and make the most of their collegiate experience"--

Profiles over 270 American colleges and universities offering facilities for learning-disabled students.

Written by Elizabeth C. Hamblet, one of the most respected authorities in the field of "transitioning" for students with disabilities, this reference guide is designed to assist school personnel, parents and students better prepare for a successful adjustment from high school to college. It provides strategies and recommendations to make the transition process smooth and successful, including valuable information on:the laws that govern how colleges address students with disabilities the differences between high school and college education college disability services and how to access them the proper academic preparation needed for college how students can self-advocate for themselvesAn essential resource for every guidance counselor, special education teacher, parent and student with disabilities who is involved in college planning process !!!