Instead of traveling to the Disability Services testing center on-campus or taking exams in a traditional classroom environment, many of my professors and professional certification exams provide students with remote testing options that allow them to take exams from home with their own technology. My…

I’m taking a couple of classes at a community college this summer to transfer back to my university, and one of the first things I did after enrolling as a visiting student was contact the Disability Services coordinator so that I would be able to…

As students of all ages begin planning registration for upcoming classes, I have received many messages asking questions about choosing virtual classes and how to figure out whether a class will be accessible or not for students with disabilities or other access needs. As a…

As a college student with a disability and chronic illness, there have been times where I’ve been unable to attend my physical classes due to issues with my health or other factors. Luckily, my professors are awesome and allowed me to attend my physical classes…

A common question I receive from parents of kids with low vision or people who are losing their sight is about the most common classroom accommodations for low vision students. Even as my vision has changed over time, my accommodations have stayed fairly consistent from…

A blog reader who is planning on attending the same college as me reached out asking if they really needed to get a Disability Services file for college, because they didn’t want to go through the intake process or go to a bunch of meetings…

My family and friends frequently tell me that I am the type of person that can handle any situation that life throws at me and that many of my experiences can make great blog material. As a result of this, I have decided to start…

During the last few semesters of college, my disability and chronic illness made it difficult for me to walk to classes on my own. Even with the use of guides and mobility aids, I would often show up to class exhausted, since I had used…

Eight items every student must know about their IEP so they can self-advocate.

Ten more questions I asked myself and others when choosing a college, that helped me find my perfect match

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Ten things that surprised me about college, written with a special focus on students with IEPs and disabilities

Ten staff members you should meet before or at the beginning of college

What to bring and not to bring to the disability services testing center

The ultimate guide to selecting dorms and on campus housing, with a special focus on disability housing