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5‐day program helps students with disabilities transition to college more smoothly
Author(s) -
Gomez Cynthia
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
disability compliance for higher education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 1943-8001
pISSN - 1086-1335
DOI - 10.1002/dhe.30053
Subject(s) - institution , transition (genetics) , psychology , medical education , mathematics education , political science , medicine , law , biochemistry , chemistry , gene
In addition to living away from their parents or guardians for the first time, having to make new friends, and navigating an unfamiliar institution and processes, new college students with disabilities also must seek out the support services they need to succeed, even if they've never before had to advocate for themselves. It can be a frustrating and isolating experience that sets students up for failure.