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How Technology Can Expand Support for Students with a Disability

Symplicity

Roughly 20 percent of students enrolled in higher education have reported having a disability, according to the most recent federal data. This means there is a significant portion of college students that have a form of disability whether visible or otherwise. While the U.S.

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Success for College Students With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Community College, Composition View

The Scholarly Teacher

via a 504 plan or an Individualized Education Plan) because IDEA no longer applies to students after high school (Rein, 2022). In a current research study, regarding preferred accommodations in composition classes, students preferred books on tape or other recording and extended time for assignments and tests (Dewey, 2023).

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Should I Disclose Learning Differences on the College Application

Great College Advice

A 2007 survey from the Association on Higher Education and Disability reported that just 28% of students with learning disabilities graduate from college. And only 25% of students with an identified learning difference take advantage of the services available to them on campus.