Transition From High School To College
Applicable Laws
| High School | College |
|---|---|
| I.D.E.A. (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) | A.D.A (Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990) |
| Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973 | Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973 |
| I.D.E.A. is about SUCCESS | A.D.A is about ACCESS |
Documentation
| High School | College |
|---|---|
| I.E.P. (Individualized Education Plan and/or 504 Plan). | Where documentation is required, documentation guidelines specify information needed for each category of disability. |
| School provides evaluation at no cost to the student. | Student must get evaluation at own expense. |
| Documentation focuses on eligibility for services based on specific disability categories in I.D.E.A. | Documentation must provide information on specific functional limitations, and demonstrate the need for specific accommodations. |
Self-Advocacy
| High School | College |
|---|---|
| Student is identified by school and is supported by parents and teachers. | Student must self-identify to the Learning and Accessibility Services Office. |
| Primary responsibility for arranging accommodations belongs to the school. | Primary responsibility for self-advocacy and arranging accommodations belongs to the student. |
| Teachers approach student if they believe help is needed. | Professors are usually open and helpful but most expect you to initiate contact if needed. |