Action Plan for Parents of College-Bound High School Seniors with Disabilities
What you should be doing now
I’m sorry! I know you’re tired. 😩
It's early January, and your student's college applications are (mostly) in. Now it's time to focus on readiness - a particular issue for students with disabilities, who will find that a number of accommodations they're used to from high school may not be available at college.
I know you've worked hard to make sure they had these helpful supports. But you need to have realistic expectations for what accommodations may not be offered in higher education. Why? 🤔
👆Because you only have a few months left…
before they graduate from high school to make sure that they've learned the skills they'll need to manage by themselves if they don't receive those supports. For instance, did you know that in a nationally-representative study, 72% of students with disabilities were granted additional time to complete assignments in high school, but only 6% received this in college? That means students need time management skills before they graduate from high school.
And there may be other accommodations they’re using now that may not be available. I know you don't want to leave them unprepared in their next environment. I've got your action plan. 📋
✅Step 1
Watch my detailed webinar on accommodations not commonly approved at college. To encourage you, I’m offering a discount through January 31st. Use code SWD26 at checkout. You can view it at any time one you purchase - but I recommend doing so sooner than later.
✅Step 2
Start reading my book at Step 7 (yes, the final chapter) to get more details on accommodations that are and aren't commonly approved and why. Then read Appendix A to see specific statistics about them. You want to know now which skills your student needs to work on before they graduate, in case they don’t get access to those accommodations.
[Curious to know what I make if you buy my book? I hope you'll be amused (and a bit sympathetic) if you read this post.]
✅Step 3
Sign up for the FREE college transition summit where you can ask college disability services directors YOUR questions about accommodations they approve (or don’t) AND learn about everyday technology they can use at college.
(Do you want a flyer to share? Contact me.)
Don't wait any longer. Start 2026 empowered to give your student the best possible preparation for college success. 💪
