Free Annual College Transition Summit
History
Since 2022, Elizabeth C. Hamblet (a recognized authority on preparing students with disabilities for successful college transition) and her colleague Dr. Karen I. Wilson, founder of West LA Neuropsychology and ChildNEXUS and host of the popular Diverse Thinking, Different Learning podcast), have hosted a free online summit focused on preparing students with learning disabilities and ADHD for successful college transition.
Registration for the 4th annual summit is open now!
2025 Schedule
10 AM – 10:10 AM EST
7 AM – 7:10 AM PST
Opening
Welcome by Dr. Karen I. Wilson, founder of ChildNEXUS and summit co-host.
10:10-10:20 AM EST
7:10 AM – 7:20 AM PST
Break
10:20-11:20 AM EST
7:20 AM – 8:20 AM PST
Q&A with College Admissions Directors
Panelists:
• Dr. Danielle Sims Brooks, Vice President for Student Development and Enrollment Management, Wiley University
• Sacha Thieme, Assistant Vice Provost and Executive Director of Admissions, Indiana University, Bloomington
When students with disabilities are applying to college, they’re likely to hear a lot of different advice about what they should and shouldn’t do in their applications and how admissions offices handle information they submit. Submit your questions in advance or live during the panel and get answers from these experienced admissions directors.
11:20-11:30 AM EST
8:20 AM – 8:30 AM PST
Break
11:30-12:30 AM EST
8:20 AM – 9:20 AM PST
Assistive Technology Supports to Support Success in College and Beyond
Speaker – Dr. Korey Singleton, Assistive Technology Initiative Manager and Adjunct Faculty in Learning Design and Technology, George Mason University
This session will discuss assistive technology software and devices available to support students with disabilities succeed in the post-secondary environment. The main focus will be on technology to support reading, writing, note-taking, planning and time management. The session will include and overview of selected technologies, brief demonstrations and strategies to effectively integrate technologies into everyday life as a college student.
12:30 PM -1:00 PM EST
9:30 AM – 10:00 PM PST
Long break
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST
10:00AM – 11:00 AM PST
Preparing Students with Disabilities for Successful College Transition
Speaker – Elizabeth C. Hamblet, College Learning Disabilities Specialist, Speaker, and Author of Seven Steps to College Success: A Pathway for Students with Disabilities
The transition from high school is challenging for any high school student. For students with disabilities, it also presents a disability services system that is very different from the one they knew in high school. But with the proper preparation, students can enjoy success! Hamblet (a transition expert) explains the shift in relevant laws as students move to college, how the system for accommodations works there, what is commonly available, and some tips for how to help students find the right level of support.
2:00 PM – 2:10 PM EST
11:00 AM – 11:10 AM PST
Break
2:10-3:10 PM EST
11:10 AM – 12:10PM PST
Q&A with College Disability Services Directors
Panelists:
• Tomeiko Scott, Director of Disability Support Services and 504/ADA Compliance Officer at University of Montevallo
• Spencer Scruggs, Director of the Center for Accessible Education at UCLA
• Alexa Taylor, Director of Disability Accommodations and Success Strategies at Southern Methodist University
• Marvin Williams, Director of Disability Resource Services, California State University, Stanislaus
After listening to Elizabeth C. Hamblet’s presentation, participants have a chance to ask experienced disability services directors may have more questions. This is your chance to hear directly from these professionals about how things work at their universities, find out what accommodations they do and don’t commonly approve, and more. Submit your questions in advance or live during the panel.
3:10 PM – 3:20 PM EST
12:10 PM – 12:20 PM PST
Break
3:20-4:30 PM EST
12:20-1:30 PM PST
Webinar on Executive Functioning
Speaker – Sam Young, Founder of Young Scholars Academy
4:20 PM – 4:30 PM EST
1:20 PM – 1:30 PM PST
Giveaways and Closing
Dr. Karen Wilson will announce the giveaway winners and summarize the conference.
2025 Hosts & Summit Speakers
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