uodsp: College Resources for Students with Disabilities

[Heidi von Ravensberg]

Reprinted from the American Council of the Blind's July 2015 ACB Braille Forum www.acb.org<http://www.acb.org>.

"College Resources for Students with Disabilities

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, over 700,000 college students - or 3.5% - have some type of disability. While students with disabilities may face unique challenges, they're entitled to the same quality of education as any other student.

Bestcolleges.com now has available a college resource guide to help students with various disabilities learn about their legal rights, where to find assistance on campus, and provides an extensive list of web sites, apps and software resources designed for specific needs. To check out "College Resources for Students with Disabilities," visit www.bestcolleges.com/resources/disabled-students/<http://www.bestcolleges.com/resources/disabled-students/>."

The website has resources for:

Deaf and hard of hearing
Visual impairment
Physical disabilities
Autism
Learning Disabilities
Dyslexia
ADHD