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Disabilities Services. Transitioning from High School to College. Before Applying to College. Choose a college based on the degree program you have interest in pursuing. Review the college catalog for the graduation requirements of the college you are choosing. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Before Applying to College Choose a college based on the degree program that
you have interest in pursuing.
Review the college catalog for the graduation requirements of the college you are choosing.
Understand the requirements for the degree program and the college.
Contact the Admissions Office if you are interested in The Sage Colleges.
The Process Apply to the college through regular Admissions
Office.
Notify the Disabilities Services Office of your situation and request information about services.
Provide documentation requirements for your particular disability.
Visit the campus. Make an appointment to meet with the Disabilities Services Office.
Understanding Your Disability Understand and be able to describe/discuss
your disability.
Know the accommodations you need and why you feel they are reasonable. Be aware that what is reasonable in high school
may not be reasonable in college.
Know your responsibilities and rights under the law.
Documentation Required Needs to be current (within 3 years of current
evaluation).
Needs to be comprehensive.
May need to include test scores (if appropriate for your disability).
Requires a diagnosis.
If the report includes accommodations, it should give a rationale for the accommodations.
Your Responsibilities When Entering College
Once you choose to attend a college: Self-identify
Present proper documentation
Complete the registration procedure required by the Disabilities Services Office on your campus.
Setup a meeting with the Disabilities Services Office.
Follow suggested time guidelines of the Disabilities Services Office to access and receive services.
In High School: Parents are involved in the process, attending meetings and
sharing in decision making Students, under 18, may not be involved in the process
Teachers advocate for students, talking to others about their accommodations
Law protects student’s right to a free and appropriate education
IDEA applies
You have a “right to education” until you graduate or meet the goals of your I.E.P.
You’re allowed to attend the school in your attendance district without applying
In College: College communicates with the student, not the parents
Students must be their own advocates This includes talking to instructors about accommodations Each semester, new instructor and new conversation!
Law only protects student’s right to an accessible educational program Right of access, not right of education
ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 apply
You are required to apply for admission, and you may or may not be accepted Special consideration MAY be given to students who self-
disclose a disability, BUT the minimum eligibility criteria have to be met to be admitted
What does the Office of Disabilities Services do?
Pre-admission counseling to respond to inquiries about support services to applicants and their families.
Facilitates academic and career advising.
Informs about and refers to college and community programs and services.
Provides the campus with information & resources.
Assists students with: Developing self-advocacy Suitable housing
accommodations Academic accommodations Alternative testing
accommodations Auxiliary aids and services Development of an education
plan Getting appropriate
academic support services, (tutoring, note taking, & instructional aids)
Resolving issues and concerns
The Americans with Disabilities Act
The Sage Colleges is committed to responding to the needs of students with disabilities, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. A student seeking academic adjustments under the Americans with Disabilities Act must make a request in writing to the Coordinator of Services for Students with Disabilities. Any student in need of classroom assistance or modification under the Americans with disabilities Act must inform the instructor of the needed adjustment no later than the first week of class, and provide documentation from the Director of Students with Disabilities.
To contact the Director of Disabilities Services:
45 Ferry Street 140 New Scotland Avenue
Troy, NY 12180 Albany, NY 12208 518-244-2208 518-292-1764
disabilities_services@sage.edu
What Should Be in An Evaluation?
A written diagnosis that a learning disability exists. Recommendations for accommodation services. Recommendations for programs.
This documentation can be used as a vehicle for the student to understand their strengths & weaknesses, as well as obtain the accommodation services necessary to participate in regular college programs.
Link to: Psychiatric Evaluation Requirements
Website Resources ETS Documentation guidelines
for AD/HD
ETS Documentation guidelines for Learning Disabilities
Educational Testing Service Webpage
ADDA
CHADD
Information page sponsored by a drug company
Council for Exceptional Children
International Dyslexia Association
Comparison Chart Steps to Becoming a Self Advo
cate National Center for Learning D
isabilities
Newsletter Learning Disability Association
Catalogue Information
Services for Students with Disabilities
The Sage Colleges promote self-advocacy for students with disabilities and facilitates a positive and adaptive learning environment for such students. Students seeking accommodations are required to present a recent evaluation of their disability conducted by a licensed professional. It is imperative that upon admission, students requesting accommodations contact the Director of Disabilities Services.
Characteristics of College Students with Learning Disabilities
Reading Confusion of similar words,
difficulty using phonics, problems reading multisyllablic words.
Slow reading rate and/or difficulty adjusting speed to the nature of the reading task.
Difficulty with comprehension and retention of material that is read, but not with material presented orally.
Writing Difficulty with sentence
structure, poor grammar, omitted words.
Frequent spelling errors, inconsistent spelling, letter reversals.
Difficulty copying from board or overhead.
Poorly formed letters, difficulty with spacing, capitals and punctuation.
Characteristics of College Students with Learning Disabilities
Oral Language Difficulty attending to
spoken language, inconsistent concentration.
Difficulty expressing ideas orally, which the student seems to understand.
Problem describing events or stories in proper sequence.
Residual problems with grammar, difficulty with inflectional or derivational endings.
Math Difficulty memorizing basic
facts. Confusion or reversal of
numbers, number sequence or operational symbols.
Difficulty copying problems, aligning columns.
Difficulty reading or comprehending word problems.
Problems with reasoning and abstract concepts.
Characteristics of College Students with Learning Disabilities
Study Skills Poor organization and time
management. Difficulty following
directions. Poor organization of notes
and other written materials. Need more time to complete
assignments.
Social Skills Difficulty “reading” facial
expressions, body language. Problems interpreting subtle
messages such as sarcasm. Confusion in spatial
orientation, getting lost easily, difficulty following directions.
Disorientation in time, difficulty telling time.
You Are Not AloneChanning Tatum was diagnosed with ADHD as a child
Jennifer Aniston found out she had dyslexia when she was 20 years old
Demi Lovato hasBipolar Disorderwhich she managesthrough a healthy lifestyle
Stephen Hawking was diagnosed with ALS when he was 21 years old and he is now 74.
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