Virginia’s College Guide for Students With Disabilities

Virginia's College Guide for Students with Disabilities

VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Virginia's College Guide for Students

With Disabilities

YOU KNOW YOU CAN DO IT!

HERE'S HOW!

JANUARY 2003

Virginia Department of Education

January 2003

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Virginia's College Guide for Students with Disabilities

Virginia's College Guide for Students

With Disabilities

YOU KNOW YOU CAN DO IT!

HERE'S HOW!

Virginia Department of Education Division of Special Education and Student Services

P.O. Box 2120 Richmond, Virginia 23218-2120

Virginia Department of Education

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Table of Contents

Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 5 Acknowledgements .............................................................................................................. 6 Do You Know The Law?...................................................................................................... 7 Do You Know How To Plan Your Transition

From High School To College? ................................................................................. 13 Are You Ready For The Responsibility? ....................................................................... 19 Understand How College Differs From High School ............................................... 21 Select Your College Carefully ........................................................................................... 23 Understand Disability Support Services ...................................................................... 30 Understand Your Responsibilities .................................................................................. 33 Know How Your Parents Can Help You! ..................................................................... 42 For Parents! How You Can Help! .................................................................................... 44 For Guidance Counselors And Faculty! How You Can Help! ............................... 45 Financial Aid For Students With Disabilities............................................................... 47 References ............................................................................................................................. 51 Virginia Colleges and Universities ................................................................................. 53 Resource Directory ............................................................................................................. 71

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