Self-Advocacy for Higher Education: A Step by Step Guide to Preparing to Request Accommodations in College
- ISBN-10
- 1735214213
- ISBN-13
- 9781735214214
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2020-07-05
- Author
- Daniel J. Jordan
Description
Self-Advocacy for Higher Education: A Step by Step Guide to Preparing to Request Accommodations in College is designed to help students with learning disabilities prepare to self-disclose in college and get the accommodations they need. Ideal to be used by parents, students, and educators, the step-by-step process will easily help students develop the self-awareness and knowledge needed to move through the college accommodation process.Did you know that when in college, only 1-20 students will ask for the accommodations they need? That's 5%. There are many barriers students with learning disabilities face when going to college. Most important are those self-imposed barriers, including how students think of themselves and their disability, fear of being treated or thought of differently by faculty, and the stigma. Even if they decide to seek accommodations, students are faced with not knowing who to ask, and more importantly, not knowing how to explain their disability effectively, what they need, and why they need it. They are not comfortable with their disability and have trouble communicating about it.The solution: a simple, practical, step by step method to help students become more self-aware and communicate effectively about their disability.Those who know their disability well and are comfortable saying it aloud get what they need, use what works for them, and ask for help when they need it. The bottom line is self-advocacy works. According to the National Center for Learning Disabilities self-advocacy and self-determination are essential factors for student success. Other studies show that students who self-advocate ask for what they need and have better GPA's. That's important, no matter what major you choose. Self-advocacy relates to staying in school, doing better, and getting the degree. Self-Advocacy for Higher Education: A Step by Step Guide to Preparing to Request Accommodations in College can help your college-bound student get the self-advocacy skills they need to get the accommodations they deserve.
