1. Considerations for Students with Disabilities
Fall 2010 Counselor Conference

2. Legal Differences from High School to University
No Child Left Behind
IDEA
School District Requirements
Parental notification required
University
ADA
Rehabilitation Act Sections 504 & 508
CSU Requirements (different at other institutions)
FERPA – information privacy

3. Differences from High School to University
Identification by school
Disability documentation by school
Parental involvement required
University
Identification by student
Student must provide disability documentation
Parental involvement only through student

4. Differences from High School to University
Rights
Someone else advocates
School responsible to initiate services & accommodations
University
Rights with responsibilities
Self advocate
Self initiation of services & partner in provision

5. Accommodations – Case by Case Accommodations are determined by the student’s functional limitations and the academic standards for each class – No IEP.
Extended time to take exams
A reader and/or scribe for exams
Notetaking
Alternative media (Braille, e-text, audio)
Assistive technology
Peer mentoring & academic coaching
Tape recording of classes
Accessible classroom furniture
Career preparation services

6. Key Messages to Students & Parents
There are big differences in what accommodations are given and how they are applied
Make contact with Disability Services early
(so students and parents will know what to expect – informed choice)
Register with Disability Services as soon as accepted (proper class registration & accommodations on placement tests)
Parents need to become coaches to student rather than direct advocates