Self-advocacy is a necessary life
skill, and disclosing your disability is a form of self-advocacy. Youth and
young adults should know when to disclose sensitive information like their
disability. Because disclosing your disability is not an easy task but may be
required for certain accommodations like enrolling in college and connecting
with Disability Services.
Featuring…
How to Self-Advocate as a College Student with a Learning Disability
One
of the first exposures that young adults have in disclosing their
disability is college enrollment. Neurohealth Arlington Heights offers services
to people of all ages in psychological assessments and treatments. This webpage
on their site describes what it means to contact Disability Services in
College. Communicating and disclosing your disability in college is necessary
because it is how one would receive accommodations. Read more and learn what
rights you have under the American Disabilities Act (ADA).
Are
you a self-advocate? Have you ever had to share your disability with others? Let
us know in the comments below! For youth and young adults, ages 13-26,
join us on the SPAN Youth Chat on Wednesdays from 3:00 - 3:30 PM.
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Author,
Jeremy Hayer
How to Self-Advocate as a College Student with a Learning Disability: https://neurohealthah.com/blog/self-advocacy-for-learning-disabled-college-students-guide/
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