Best Practices: Transition to College for Students with Disabilities

Friday, April 23 from 7-9pm
Werner Hall Lecture Hall

This workshop will focus on a variety of issues, including the importance of a good "fit" when choosing a college, IDEIA vs. ADA and 504 (entitlement vs. eligibility), the rights and responsibilities of the student vs. the responsibili-ties of the college, the importance of self-advocacy and the parents role in the success of their college student. Some time may also be spent on tips and strategies for freshmen with disabilities.

Please feel free to email any questions or special concerns you may have prior to the workshop to Abbe at abenowitz@caldwell.edu. Time will be provided throughout the workshop for questions and discussion.

Target audience: high school students with disabilities, parents of students with disabilities, guidance counselors and transition coordinators.

Presenter Biography: Abbe Benowitz has a Master’s degree in Teaching and is a certified special education teacher. She has been the Coordinator of Disability Services at Caldwell College since 2004.

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Non-Student $20.00 Student $10.00