Table of Contents

Section 1: Documentation

• 1.1 What diagnostic information will I need for accommodations on college entrance exams?

• 1.2 What diagnostic information will I need for accommodations/academic adjustments in college?

• 1.3 What diagnostic information will I need for documentation of learning disability?

• 1.4 What diagnostic information will I need for documentation of ADHD?

• 1.5 What diagnostic information will I need for documentation of disabilities other than learning or ADHD?

Section 2: Laws

• 2.1 A Comparison Between IDEA, Section 504, and the ADA

• 2.2 A Comparison of Responsibilities of P.L. 94-142 Amendments and Section 504 and the ADA

Section 3: Transition

• 3.1 Legal Differences Between High School and College

• 3.2 Academic Environment Differences Between High School and College

• 3.3 Responsibility Differences Between High School and College

• 3.4 Stress/Support and Physical Environment Differences Between High School and College

• 3.5 Differences Between Vocational Technical Schools, Community Colleges and Bachelor Degree/Colleges and Universities

• 3.6 What to Expect From Postsecondary Institutions

• 3.7 Importance of Technology

• 3.8 Audio Textbooks

• 3.9 Learning Styles

• 3.10 Information Regarding Division of Vocational Rehabilitation and Regional Centers

• 3.11 Student Responsibilities

Section 4: Preparation

• 4.1 What Parents Can Do To Help Students With Disabilities Prepare For Postsecondary Education

• 4.2 What Students Can Do To Prepare For Postsecondary Education - Junior Year Checklist

• 4.3 What Students Can Do To Prepare For Postsecondary Education - Senior Year Checklist

• 4.4 Getting Ready for Your First Meeting With the College/University Disability Support Services (Word)

• 4.5 Residential Housing Considerations

• 4.6 Tips on Self-Advocacy

• 4.7 Sample Letter to Admissions Office (Word)

• 4.8 Sample Letter to Disability Support Services Office (Word)

• 4.9 Postsecondary Education Inquiry Form Regarding Services for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students (Word)

• 4.10 Postsecondary Education Inquiry Form Regarding Services for Students with Visual Impairments (Word)

• 4.11 Postsecondary Education Inquiry Form Regarding Services for Students with Mobility Impairments (Word)

Section 5: Financial Aid

• 5.1 Financial Aid Information

Section 6: Resources

• 6.1 Planning/Career Development Resources

• 6.2 Postsecondary Preparation

• 6.3 College and Career Planning General Information

• 6.4 Financial Aid Resources

• 6.5 Job Banks

• 6.6 General Disability Resources for Professionals and Consumers

• 6.7 Website of Interest to Individuals with Disabilities

• 6.8 Teacher/Additional Resources

• 6.9 Resources to Purchase

• 6.10 Organizations

• 6.11 College Entrance Testing Accommodation Information

• 6.12 Additional Technological Aids for College Students

• 6.13 Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

• 6.14 Rehabilitation Services for the Blind

Section 7: Appendixes

• 7.1 Feedback Wanted

Section 8: College/University Profiles

• 8.1 College and University Profiles