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Do Students With Disabilities Attend College?

By Jim Forgan, Ph.D., Licensed School Psychologist

The high school to college transition is a milestone step applying, essay writing and ensuring that accommodations Students with
in a teen’s life and independent living. With hard work are available. Class 101 college planners even guide developmental disabilities
students with learning disabilities, mild autism, ADHD, families on available scholarships for making college or intellectual disabilities
and other disabilities attend and graduate from college. more affordable. also attend college. Florida
In addition to your student’s hard work, planning for While many college students live on campus, some Atlantic University offers the
college is an important factor to set your student up for live in off-campus housing with support. The organization Academy for Community
success. Expert college planners such as those at Class called College Living Experience.com provides off- Inclusion on the Jupiter and
101 North Palm Beach help all high school students, campus housing along with coaching or mentoring Boca Raton campuses. This
including those with disabilities, identify the right college. to students with disabilities. They help facilitate the program allows students to
They specialize in supporting families through the entire transition to college by providing tutoring, executive participate in college activities,
process from identifying colleges for their unique needs, functioning skills coaching and socialization for students. clubs and organizations as
they take college courses to
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gaining skills for independence and employment.
Of course, college is not the right fit for everyone and there
are plenty of well-paying jobs that don’t require a degree.
Educated Matchmakers Tell All video on YouTube. Regular physical movement (even minutes a day on a Mike Rowe is a television personality and host of Dirty Jobs.
Spring Edition by: Kelly Leary, regular basis) will improve your health and mood naturally. Investing in He is a huge advocate of the trades and has resources on his
yourself will make you more attractive to potential suitors. The message
M.S. & Miranda Capparelli is: “I care about myself.” website or podcast.
“Nothing ever is, but all 10. Dogmatism: It’s a THING. Our clients have high standards and
things are becoming. All things preferences, but maintaining an open-minded approach will facilitate We know students with disabilities who are successful
are the offspring of flux and increased dates, compatibility, and connections. Rigid prejudgements can in college and life because of caring parents, family and
motion.” ~~ Socrates and will terminate the process and formation of meaningful relationships. mentors. Reach out if we can help you as we test students
Dating in 2024 is not like The open-minded client will trump the closed “know-it-all” client every from preschool through graduate school. If you need
it was five, ten, or thirty years day. updated testing or are concerned about a potential learning
ago. Times have changed--and This year marks our TENTH ANNIVERSARY of Revolution Dating.
it’s evident on the dating circuit. We invite you to join us in spreading love and positivity. Let’s embark disability, autism or ADHD, visit JimForgan.com or call
New clients coming off of the on this new April Adventure together, celebrating the highs and learning (561) 625-4125.
online dating scene or coping from the lows. Your happiness is our ultimate goal, and we are dedicated
with the loss of a spouse are to helping you find lasting love too. Are you?
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