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TPP 089a: The Truth About IEPs & Accommodations in College, with Elizabeth Hamblet

Apr 29, 2022

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Have you ever wondered if your child can have an IEP and/or accommodations in college? My guest for this episode, Elizabeth Hamblet, has the answer to this and many more questions about the high school to college transition for differently wired students.

Elizabeth began her career as a high school special education teacher and case manager, and then worked as a learning disabilities specialist at Simmons College and Rutgers University. She is now a learning specialist at Columbia University, where she helps students with time management, organization, reading, and study skills. She also offers programs to families and professionals on transition to college for students with disabilities, speaking locally and at national conferences.This episode is about the transition to college for a differently-wired student, from the point of view of an educator and consultant who specializes in helping atypical kids be successful before, during, and after this transition.

Elizabeth has worked as a learning disabilities specialist in college disability services offices for two decades. In addition to working at a university, she is a nationally-requested speaker on preparing students with disabilities for successful college transition. Hamblet is the author of Seven Steps to College Success: A Pathway for Students with Disabilities and a concise guide on transition, and her work has appeared in numerous journals and online platforms. She offers advice and information on her website at www.LDadvisory.com and shares resources on numerous social media platforms.

Things you’ll learn from this episode

The real story behind if, and how, colleges and universities support their differently wired students
The difference between accommodations and services in the university setting
Whether or not universities recognize IEPs and 504 Plans
How to find the best university for your child when it comes to how well their needs will be supported
How students can best set themselves up for success throughout the application process
What Elizabeth says are the most important factors for ensuring a successful transition from high school to college
What parents with younger children can be working on today to support this transition in the future