Students after epilepsy surgery may have health conditions or physical disabilities requiring them to consider what support and accommodations they will need when transitioning to college.
The laws that govern accommodations change from high school to college, as does the role of the student and guardian.
This Power Hour will look at the following:
- The applicable laws that impact academic, residential, and programmatic aspects of college life.
- How college has changed, and the variety of college programs, support programs, and in-house assistance colleges may provide.
- Common accommodations for students with physical disabilities and health conditions.
- Preparing students for college
Join us to learn about accommodations and services in college. How can you get the support you need for housing, dining, transportation, academics, and more? Our speaker, Annie Tulkin, will help you understand what to expect, what to ask in advance, what is the student’s role, and what is the role of the disability support office.
About our speaker:
Annie Tulkin is the Founder and Director of Accessible College, author, and public speaker. She is an expert in the area of college preparation and transition for students with physical disabilities and health conditions. She supports students and families across the country.
Annie was the Associate Director of the Academic Resource Center at Georgetown University for nearly six years. In that position, she supported undergraduate, graduate, and medical students with physical disabilities and health conditions and oversaw academic support services for the entire student body. Annie has worked in the disability field for her entire professional career, including positions as a Regional Disability Coordinator for Humanitas, Inc., working on the Job Corps disability support contract for The Department of Labor, and as a Project Specialist with the Association of University Centers on Disabilities (AUCD) where she worked with both the National Service Inclusion Project (NSIP) and University Centers of Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) Technical Assistance projects. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education from DePaul University, a Master’s in Special Education from The University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a Certificate in Health Coaching from Georgetown University. Annie was a Peace Corps Volunteer (Mongolia, ‘03-’05) and a Fulbright Fellow (Mongolia, ‘07-’08). She resides in Silver Spring, MD, with her husband and daughter.
Website: www.accessiblecollege.com
Facebook: @AccessibleCollege
Twitter: @AcssCollege
Instagram: AccessibleCollege
Please note you must REGISTER IN ADVANCE!
About Power Hour
We understand that being a parent of a child who is anywhere on the epilepsy surgery journey can be challenging and overwhelming at times. That’s why we’ve created our Power Hour workshops – to provide you with the tools and knowledge you need to empower yourself and your child.
These workshops are designed to be non-intimidating and easy to understand. We use real-life examples to make sure you can easily follow along and apply what you learn.
During the workshops, we’ll cover a variety of topics, including:
- Understanding your child’s needs and the impact it may have on their development;
- Navigating the educational system and finding the right resources for your child;
- Building a support system for yourself and your family;
- Self-care and stress management for parents of children with disabilities
…. and more!
By empowering yourself and your child, you can better advocate for their needs and create a more positive and fulfilling life for both of you.
Power Hour workshops are held online and can be attended from the comfort of your own home. They are open to all parents and primary caregivers of children anywhere on the epilepsy surgery journey. We hope you’ll join us for these valuable and informative workshops. Sign up today and take the first step toward empowerment!