college studentsThis article summarizes the research literature that describes the nature and effectiveness of services that are provided to college students with learning disabilities. Six categories of services are described: assistive technologies and programs, program modifications, therapy and counseling,...
Additionally, college officials have developed numerous academic and cocurricular programs and supports that foster greater engagement and persistence. These programs include bridge programs for new students; academic supports such as tutoring; and diversity centers where many subgroups can gather, socialize...
Funding Programs and Services for Students with Disabilities Program CostsSpecial Needs StudentsStudent Personnel ServicesThis chapter examines the dilemmas of funding disability programs and services, the sources of funds... J Rund,T Scharf - 《New Directions for Student Services》 被引量: 19发表: ...
The number of youth on the autism spectrum approaching young adulthood and attending college is growing. Very little is known about the subjective experience of these college students. Disability identification and self-efficacy are two subjective factors that are critical for the developmental and logis...
Self-advocacy skills are critical for college students with LD/AD, which are underpinned by understanding of self and one's disability.This study examined disability advocacy messaging included in projects created by college students with LD/AD, compared patterns in disability messaging to existing ...
College students with learning disabilities: Perceptions of academic success All student participants were using either of two support programs for learning disability support services on a large Research I Land Grant University. Students were matched on cumulative high school grade point average (3.0 or...
In 2008, recognizing that too many people didn’t know about the changes awaiting students with disabilities at college, Elizabeth began offering programs to families and professionals on how to prepare students for the transition. She is an in-demand speaker who makes presentations for school distr...
Lack of disability-related competence by college administrators is recognized as a barrier to equal access and success of students with disabilities. Currently, no listing of disability-related competencies exists for student affairs practitioners beyond disability services. This study examines the perception...
Clinical psychology Psychosocial challenges of college students with a learning disability or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA John S. Westefeld KettmannJulie JenksMuch research has focused on psychosocial difficulties of college students, but few published...
The Microsoft Disability Scholarship seeks to empower students with disabilities to achieve more through access to education leading to a career in technology. Scholarship award Eight (8) $20,000 scholarships distributed over 4 years ($5,000 per year, renewable). Awards are renewable for up to ...