Helping Kids Thrive

024: Transitioning to College as a Student with Disabilities


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Guest: Elizabeth C. Hamblet, College Learning Disabilities Specialist

Do you have a child who is graduating soon and will need accommodations in college? In this episode, Nicole speaks with author and speaker, Elizabeth Hamblet, a college learning disabilities specialist with 20+ years of experience about the transition from high school to college for young adults with disabilities. She breaks down what this process looks like and demystifies college disabilities services (Sneak Peek: An IEP or 504 plan does not follow you to college) so that students and their families feel more prepared as they make the transition from high school to college.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

  • Elizabeth Hamblet's Advisory Website
  • From High School to College: Steps to Success for Students with Disabilities (book authored by Elizabeth)
  • College Transition & Accommodations Information Facebook Group
  • Unofficial Explanations of College Typical Vocabulary
  • Moving From High School To College Accommodations: Changes in Vocabulary and Expectations (Blog Post)
  • Are Different Disability Types Approved at Different Types of Colleges? (Blog Post)
  • The (Surprising?) Similarity in Accommodations Not Commonly Granted at College for LD or ADHD (Blog Post)
  • Don't Make Assumptions From Online College Accommodation Lists for LD and ADHD (Blog Post)

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