Finding the best school to meet one's needs can be difficult. For many students with disabilities, this can require more in-depth searching. When researching a school, you may want to contact a member of their Disability Services office and ask some of these questions:
- What is the procedure for identifying yourself and your disability to receive accommodations? What documentation is required?
- What experience does the college have in serving individuals with your disability?
- Are there special admissions policies for students with a disability?
- What specific accommodations and services can be made for various types of disabilities? Is there a separate fee for any of these services?
- Is there adaptive equipment (e.g. voice-synthesized computers and calculators, reading devices, tape recorders, hearing amplification systems) available for your use?
- Does the school work closely with other support agencies, like
- Vocational Rehabilitation agencies?
- Is the entire campus fully-accessible? Are there services like shuttle buses to navigate steep hills or farther ends of campus?
- Are there any student disability support groups on campus to join?
- Are there any types of financial aid/scholarships specifically available for disabled students? If yes, how do you apply for them?