As students with disabilities move from high school to college they will quickly learn that some of the accommodations and means of educational support for success in high school differs greatly from that in postsecondary education. Students and families need to remember, once the student has matriculated into college, the education and daily living supports systems are governed by different laws and expectations. Below are expert resources that will help explain those differences and help you better prepare for not only access to college, but also success.
Students with Disabilities: There are No IEPs in College. National
Network of DBTACs. April 15, 2008. Howard Kallem. Office for Civil Rights
Transitioning from high school to college is tough enough; for students with disabilities who may not know their rights and responsibilities under federal law, the experience can be even tougher. This presentation
will compare the rights and responsibilities of students with disabilities in high school and in college. By understanding the differences, students, parents, teachers, counselors, service providers,
and administrators can be better prepared and increase student’s chances of graduating.
Transcript, audio recording and presentation slides available at:
http://www.ada-audio.org/Archives/AudioConference/index.php?type=transcript&id=2008-04-15&app=1
Attorney Paul Grossman on Legal Rights for College Students With LD
There are no IEPs in college, but there are protections under federal law for students with learning disabilities.
http://www.greatschools.org/special-education/legal-rights/legal-rights-college-students.gs?content=887
Differences Between High School and College
http://www.thinkcollege.net/for-families/high-school-v-college