College Archives | Thriving While Disabled

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Going to college with a disability: academic accommodations

ByAlison Hayes August 24, 2018May 30, 2019

So you are going to college! College is an exciting experience for anybody, but when you are managing a disabling condition, it’s vital that you consider your school’s willingness to provide accommodations to you based upon your disability. Accommodations research to help you decide where to go If you are going to need accommodations in…

Can you go to school while on disability?

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Can I go to school while on disability?

ByAlison Hayes August 17, 2018May 30, 2019

The question of attending school is an important one, as education is an important aspect of personal development. Students with disabilities who are under 21 Children are always expected to receive schooling, including children with disabilities. Most children with disabilities have an Individualized Education Plan(IEP), which spells out parent and teacher expectations for the…

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Alison Hayes

As a person with a sometimes-invisible illness that straddles neurology and psychiatry (Functional Neurological Disorder), I've dealt with a lot of the stigma surrounding physical and mental illnesses and both visible and invisible illnesses. I want to help other people with disabilities to regain perspective and control over their lives through manageable steps and make their lives better, one step at a time.

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