by Elizabeth Hamblet | Nov 20, 2021 | College Disability Services Directors' Advice & Information
Introduction When I was developing my second book (see ordering information for the third edition on this page), I had two conversations specifically about the idea of success. Those discussions coalesced into the preface of the book. Now that it’s out of...
by Elizabeth Hamblet | Jul 24, 2021 | College accommodations, College Disability Services Directors' Advice & Information
Introduction When I give presentations or talk to families or professionals about college accommodations, I find people are often surprised to hear that colleges don’t commonly approve assignment deadline extensions for students with learning disabilities or...
by Elizabeth Hamblet | Mar 7, 2021 | College accommodations, College Disability Services Directors' Advice & Information
Introduction: Students with disabilities should know that colleges have to provide certain basic accommodations to students found eligible for them. While many students will have all of their requests approved, some will not. There can be a variety of explanations....
by Elizabeth Hamblet | Mar 6, 2021 | College accommodations, College Disability Services Directors' Advice & Information, Parenting for College Success, Strategies for College Success
Introduction “I find extended time for exams doesn’t help if I don’t know the content.” In response to a colleague’s survey of students registered with his college’s disability services office, one student reflected honestly on his experience. This comment points to...
by Elizabeth Hamblet | Mar 6, 2021 | College Disability Services Directors' Advice & Information, College Preparation & Readiness, College Search Advice
Introduction All students who attend college make a big transition, as the academic environment is different and more demanding. Those who choose to live on campus have to take charge of creating their own structure in order to get things done. An additional shift for...
by Elizabeth Hamblet | Mar 6, 2021 | College Disability Services Directors' Advice & Information, College Search Advice
Introduction When I give presentations on preparing students with disabilities for successful college transition, I am sometimes asked whether students with learning disabilities or ADHD should attend certain types of schools, like art school or a community college....
