Colleges and universities are post-secondary education available but not always accessible for people with disabilities. Students who seek accommodations in their classes or courses are a right no matter if they identify with physical or intellectual disabilities or mental health challenges.
Anxiety, depression, eating, or personality disorders are psychiatric disabilities or mental health challenges. Check out the following resources on how and what accommodations can exist in colleges or universities.
A College Search Guide for Students with Disabilities
Before opening the first textbook, there's a crucial step for new students: which school is the best choice? Other than price, location, and extracurricular activities, students with disabilities must factor in accessibility.
Find out from student Isabel Mavrides-Caldero how to search for the right college if you have a disability here: https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/education/2022/12/12/college-search-guide-for-nj-students-with-disabilities/69696789007/.
Resource Guide for Students with Psychiatric Disabilities
For students with mental health challenges, successfully transitioning to college rests on several factors. For example, if a student has anxiety, an accommodation like more time on college exams or waivers to skip classes.
Read more on how these disabilities affect students and things to consider before choosing a college here: https://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/college-planning-with-psychiatric-disabilities/
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Research (Paid) Study from the University of Pittsburgh
The University of Pittsburgh is conducting a research study on improving the health and well-being of children and youth with disabilities likely to be treated differently due to their race, income, or other reasons.
People with disabilities are sometimes treated differently by the services and supports available, which can lead to poor health. Young adults with disabilities (ages 18-26 years) are invited to participate in virtual conversations to identify solutions for the unique problems faced by children and youth with disabilities who experience unfair treatment.
Want more information?
The conversations will take place on Zoom and in small groups. There are accommodations or an alternative method if Zoom is not an accessible method. Participants will receive a $100 gift card.
If you are interested, complete the brief form here: https://pitt.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b9JmeGls70MZJjg.
For any questions, contact Kristyn Felman at kristynfelman@pitt.edu.
Resources...
Link to SPAN's website: www.spanadvocacy.org
Link to SPAN's Youth in the Know Resource Page: Youth in the Know
We're here for you! Call SPAN if you need assistance:1-800-654-7726.
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