april 18, 2015 ann knettler-smith, m.a. director, office of disability resources drexel university...
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April 18, 2015
Ann Knettler-Smith, M.A.
Director, Office of Disability ResourcesDrexel University
Christine Brennan
Associate Director of ProgramsCancer and Careers
NAVIGATING THE 3 C’S: CANCER, CAMPUS, AND CAREER
FROM HERE TO THERE
Preparation The College Search
Admission and Beyond
The First Semester
Preparation
What do I need to know and do before I start my college search?
Who Am I?
Become an Active Participant
Keep Calendar
Develop Self-Advocacy Skills
Reflect on experiences
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE
Laws Governing K-12 StudentsIDEA and Section 504
Success and protection from discrimination
Laws Governing Post-secondary EducationADAAA (2008) and Section 504
Access and protection from discrimination
Search
What do I need to consider when looking for a college?
FINDING THE RIGHT FITSizeLocationAdmissions StandardsAccessibilityMedical and other resourcesDisability officeResidence HallsCommuting
RESOURCES
Disabilities ServicesTutoringLearning CenterCounselingMedical CareActivities
Acceptance and Beyond
How can I be ready to go when I arrive on (or back to) campus?
TO DO BEFORE I ARRIVE ON CAMPUS
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Connect with Disabilities Services Update documentation Locate physicians, therapists, etc. and schedule appointments Finalize arrangements for prescriptions Personal assistant care? Food and nutrition Technology needs and equipment Meet or speak with advisors
ACCOMMODATIONS TO CONSIDER Attendance Classroom Adaptive Technology Studying Testing Course load Scheduling
The First Semester and Beyond
How can I be proactive and prepared when I am on campus?
SELF-DETERMINED STUDENTS• Pre-orientation activities
• Meet with disability office
• Meet with professors, TAs
• Meet with advisors
• Identify and seek services needed
• Organize your schedule
• Identify extracurricular activities
• Other resources
• Introduce yourself to other students