Students with disabilities may need accommodations in the classroom or in accessing various campus facilities and activities. Every college campus has an office of disability support services to assist in arranging for those accommodations.
It is a good idea to connect with this office early to be sure accommodations are in place before your classes start. Keep in mind that this will require that you share information with that office about your disability and will need to provide them with documentation to support the accommodations you are requesting. Also, the accommodations approved in a college setting may be different from what you received in high school.
Communication with the disability support staff about your needs is crucial to receiving accommodations that are right for you. Here are some links to information about support services and how to use them:
ThinkCollege.net - Excellent resource for students with disabilities who are looking at going to college; includes information on disability support services and how to use them.
PostITT – A collection of resources to aid students, parents, educators and Disability Services coordinators in planning for the transition from secondary to postsecondary education.
Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education: Know Your Rights and Responsibilities - An excellent resource for students transitioning to postsecondary education, this guide from the Office of Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education helps to explain the differences in these rights and responsibilities once students transition out of the school system.