Accessibility Services at Aquinas College

Here are a few key differences between college and high school:

• Students must self-identify to Accessibility Services as a student with a disability
• Self-advocacy is essential in order to navigate through college
• Students must supply appropriate documentation to register with Accessibility Services
• Students must sign a release for Accessibility Services to be able to speak with a parent or doctor/counselor
• Accommodations cannot alter the essential elements of the programs/courses
• Accommodations are not retroactive

Summary of Differences in High School and College Services for Students with Disabilities

Here’s a helpful link from the US Department of Education on the transition between high school and college for students with disabilities.