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!

Section 504 Subpart E: Postsecondary Education

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

Know Your Rights and Responsibilities

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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  

"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  

Questions and Answers on Disability Discrimination under Section 504 and Title II

Web Resource
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

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  

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