Parents of disabled kids are often surprised to learn that their college-bound children are no longer eligible for services under the Individuals with Disabilities Act. Although college students with disabilities are protected from discrimination under Section 504, some professors take a dim view of students who request accommodations.
We collected these resources to help you learn self-advocacy skills and make the transition from high school to college.

The resources are divided into three categories: your rights and responsibilities under Section 504; the importance of planning and preparing; and keys to success. Good luck!

Tara's CSE Toolkits on the Tickbang web site: http://www.tickbang.com/CSE_Toolkit.html

New Arc of Westchester "Transitions" web site: http://www.westchesterarc.org/transitions/

Link to Fair Test Site: Colleges that DO NOT REQUIRE SAT or ACT Test Scores!!!!


Higher Education Act is reauthorized in 2008 to include people with "Intellectual Disabilities
Go to this site for detailed information http://www.naspa.org/divctr/pp/hea.cfm

Understanding F.E.R.P.A. http://www.nacua.org/documents/ferpa1.pdf

Great resource from our friend Kelly: http://www.1800wheelchair.com/news/post/guide-to-college-for-students-w-disabilities.aspx

"College Students and Disability Law" by Stephen Thomas. Comprehensive article about Section 504, ADA, qualifying as a ‘person with a disability’, admission, accommodations, and dismissal. Includes guidelines for higher education practitioners; legal references. http://www.ldonline.org/article/6082  http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/transition.html  

Great Federal Website rich with transition and college resources: http://www.disability.gov/education/parent_resources/transition_planning/preparing_for_post-secondary_education

FAQ About Section 504 and Post Secondary Education
http://www.pacer.org/publications/adaqa/504.asp  

http://www.ocean.edu/campus/student_services/drc/asd/mmedia/docs/minfo3.htm  

Side by Side comparison of IDEA vs 504 in Post Secondary Education: Click here for worksheet

http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/qa-disability.html  

Web Resources
The US Department of Education website has a section devoted to parent questions and resources. 
Go to: 
www.ed.gov/parents/landing.jhtml?src=ln to find information on NCLB and child support options built into the law; to find checklists and information on monitor your child’s homework or provide additional reading help at home; to learn about aid for college; see a toolkit for Hispanic families; and more.

Quick Guide to Accommodations on SAT's
http://www.collegeboard.com/ssd/student/index.html

The various resources posted on this site are for informational purposes only.
Pleasantville SEPTA cannot be responsible for their content or accuracy.

Policy Statement: Disability Harassment in Colleges (U. S. Department of Education)
http://www.wrightslaw.com/info/PolicyDisabilityharassment-2.pdf