Registering for Accommodations Archives

College Students with Disabilities Must Know Their Rights and Responsibilities

by Elizabeth Hamblet | Sep 18, 2025 | College Preparation & Readiness, Registering for Accommodations

Introduction A colleague posted to our community of college disability services professionals about a complaint a student had just filed. The student, who had approval from the disability services (DS) office to use her laptop to take notes, told DS that she had not...

All Resources on Registering for College Disability Accommodations

by Elizabeth Hamblet | Aug 12, 2025 | College accommodations, Course Substitutions at College, Registering for Accommodations

Introduction The system for getting disability accommodations at college works very differently than it does in high school. Students must initiate and complete the process. During that process, they’ll likely have to provide documentation of their disability...

How Do Students Get Disability Accommodations at College?

by Elizabeth Hamblet | Apr 1, 2023 | Registering for Accommodations

Introduction You may be aware that IEPs and 504 plans are not valid after students graduate from high school.* But students who want to get disability accommodations at college can register for them. All colleges actually have to provide at least some basic...

Encourage College-Bound Students To Register for Disability Accommodations

by Elizabeth Hamblet | Apr 1, 2023 | Parenting for College Success, Registering for Accommodations

Introduction As I discuss in my book, colleges do offer accommodations to students with learning disabilities, ADHD, and other disabilities. As Step 2 of the book explains, the system is different from the K-12 system, and students will have to be active participants...

College-Bound Seniors Should Register for Disability Accommodations As Soon as They Enroll

by Elizabeth Hamblet | Mar 6, 2021 | Registering for Accommodations

Introduction Once students receive their college acceptances and choose the school they’ll attend, they will submit their information and deposit to enroll for the next term. As soon as they complete that process, it’s a great time for students with disabilities...