Information for Parents of Students Requesting Accommodations

One of the biggest challenges is making the shift from being a caregiver and advocate with some authority over your child’s life to becoming a mentor and support who guides a young adult making his or her own decisions. When the student has a disability, the challenges can become even more complex.

Parents of students who have a disability may have been very involved in all of their child’s pre-college education. We understand that the transition is challenging. What can a parent do to assist? If your student has a disability that requires accommodations, do encourage them to officially link with the Student Access Office. You can be very helpful by encouraging the connection and also by ensuring that the student has the required supporting documentation of disability for the Student Access Office to review.

Learn more at the pages below:

• An Open Letter to Parents of Students With Disabilities About to Enter College
• Accommodations in Higher Education vs. Special Education Laws
• Family Involvement Best Practices for Students with Disabilities
• How to Support your Student

Helpful Links for Parents

There are a number of resources to help students and families learn more about transitioning from high school to college.