College success for students with disabilities : a guide to finding and using resources, with real-world stories / Irene Ingersoll ; foreword by Nido R. Qubein.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ingersoll, Irene, 1955- author.

Qubein, Nido R., author of introduction, etc.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

People with disabilities--Education (Higher)--United States.

College students with disabilities--Services for--United States.

College student orientation--United States.

College dropouts--United States--Prevention.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (249 p.)

Place of Publication:

2016.

Jefferson, North Carolina : McFarland & Company, Incorporated, Publishers, [2016]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

"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. This guide helps students, parents, counselors and psychologists find the appropriate resources and accommodations to help students with disabilities successfully transition to college"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Cover; Acknowledgments; Table of Contents; Foreword by Nido R. Qubein ; Introduction ; Part I: The Basics; 1. New Hurdles for College Freshmen with Disabilities; 2. What Can Be Done to Turn Around a Bad Academic Start ; 3. Understanding Documented Disabilities and the ADA Laws for College; Part II: Specific Disabilities with Accommodations, Resources and Student Testimonies; 4. Physical Disabilities: Student Testimonies-Collin and Chase

5. Medical Disabilities: Student Testimony-Kristy 6. Dyslexia: Student Testimonies-Zack and Deanna ; 7. Reading and Writing Disabilities: Student Testimonies- Ryan and Dee; 8. Experiencing College with ADHD/ADD: Student Testimony- Tanner; 9. Deaf and Hearing Loss Students: Student Testimony-Michael ; 10. Achieving Success for Students on the Autism Spectrum: Student Testimony-Andrew

11. Psychological Disabilities: Student Testimony-Kate 12. Blind and Visually Impaired: Student Testimony-John ; 13. Veterans with Disabilities Transitioning to College: Interviews-Bruce, Beth and Bob ; 14. Role of the Parent: Testimonies-Sherry, Steve, Jennifer and Susan; Part III: Triumph Over Adversity: Resources You Can Put in Place

15. Self Advocacy and Working with Your Advisor16. Colleges Across the Country with Excellent Support Services for Students with Disabilities; 17. Technology Resources for Students with Disabilities: Student Testimony-Miranda; Glossary ; Bibliography ; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781476624051

1476624054