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Author:   Irene Ingersoll
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.30cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.345kg
ISBN:  

9781476662886

ISBN 10:   1476662886
Pages:   248
Publication Date:   08 March 2016
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Acknowledgments Foreword by Nido R. Qubein Introduction Part I: The Basics 1. New Hurdles for College Freshmen with Disabilities 2. What Can Be Done to Turn Around a Bad Academic Start 3. Understanding Documented Disabilities and the ADA Laws for College Part II: Specific Disabilities with Accommodations, Resources and Student Testimonies 4. Physical Disabilities: Student Testimonies—Collin and Chase 5. Medical Disabilities: Student Testimony—Kristy 6. Dyslexia: Student Testimonies—Zack and Deanna 7. Reading and Writing Disabilities: Student Testimonies—Ryan and Dee 8. Experiencing College with ADHD/ADD: Student Testimony—Tanner 9. Deaf and Hearing Loss Students: Student Testimony—Michael 10. Achieving Success for Students on the Autism Spectrum: Student Testimony—Andrew 11. Psychological Disabilities: Student Testimony—Kate 12. Blind and Visually Impaired: Student Testimony—John 13. Veterans with Disabilities Transitioning to College: Interviews—Bruce, Beth and Bob 14. Role of the Parent: Testimonies—Sherry, Steve, Jennifer and Susan Part III: Triumph Over Adversity: Resources You Can Put in Place 15. Self Advocacy and Working with Your Advisor 16. Colleges Across the Country with Excellent Support Services for Students with Disabilities 17. Technology Resources for Students with Disabilities: Student Testimony—Miranda Glossary Bibliography Index

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many students with disabilities who think they might want to pursue a college degree should be given this book so they can begin to prepare for success as an adult. --<i>ARBA</i>.

Author Information

Irene Ingersoll has taught students with disabilities for 35 years. She recently retired from High Point University in North Carolina, where she was the disability coordinator for the college, serving over 400 students with disabilities. A college consultant, helping students with disabilities find the right college fit, she lives in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

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