by Elizabeth Hamblet | Mar 6, 2021 | College accommodations, College Preparation & Readiness
Introduction Whether I am online looking at posts people are sharing or talking to parents or professionals at my presentations, I find that there is (understandably) a lot of misunderstanding and misinterpretation of what does and doesn’t happen for students with...
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 Preparation & Readiness
Introduction Mansfield Hall is a specialized college support program that helps students develop the “soft skills” and executive functioning skills that are rightfully gaining increasing attention in the literature on transition. I asked Jake Weld, Vice President of...
by Elizabeth Hamblet | Mar 6, 2021 | College Disability Services Directors' Advice & Information, College Preparation & Readiness, Strategies for College Success
Introduction When students with disabilities transition to college, they will have to adjust to the new environment. Like their typical peers, they will likely have to find new ways to study and learn. And if they want to receive accommodations, they will also have to...
by Elizabeth Hamblet | Mar 6, 2021 | College Disability Services Directors' Advice & Information, College Preparation & Readiness, Parenting for College Success
Introduction By the time their child is nearing the end of high school, many parents of students with disabilities have spent years being very involved in their child’s education, advocating for their needs and supporting them at home. As students move through high...
by Elizabeth Hamblet | Mar 6, 2021 | College Disability Services Directors' Advice & Information, College Preparation & Readiness
Introduction College transition can be a challenge for all students – the environment is largely unstructured and the academic demands are increased. Since college is an academic environment, the shift there may be even more challenging for students with...
