by Elizabeth Hamblet | Apr 2, 2023 | Documentation for College Accommodations
Introduction Some parents think that paying for a private evaluation will ensure that students will receive more or better accommodations at college than those obtained by submitting a report from a school district. This isn’t necessarily true. (At some colleges,...
by Elizabeth Hamblet | Apr 1, 2023 | College Preparation & Readiness, Strategies for College Success
Introduction The vocabulary used at the college level can be confusing and intimidating. High schools can do all students a favor by introducing and explaining these terms. Doing this can help students by letting them know about elements of the college experience of...
by Elizabeth Hamblet | Apr 1, 2023 | Registering for Accommodations
Introduction You may be aware that IEPs and 504 plans are not valid after students graduate from high school.* But students who want to get disability accommodations at college can register for them. All colleges actually have to provide at least some basic...
by Elizabeth Hamblet | Nov 20, 2021 | College Disability Services Directors' Advice & Information
Introduction When I was developing my second book (see ordering information for the third edition on this page), I had two conversations specifically about the idea of success. Those discussions coalesced into the preface of the book. Now that it’s out of...
by Elizabeth Hamblet | Jul 24, 2021 | College accommodations, College Disability Services Directors' Advice & Information
Introduction When I give presentations or talk to families or professionals about college accommodations, I find people are often surprised to hear that colleges don’t commonly approve assignment deadline extensions for students with learning disabilities or...