April 18, 2015

Ann Knettler-Smith, M.A.

Director, Office of Disability ResourcesDrexel University

Christine Brennan

Associate Director of ProgramsCancer and Careers

NAVIGATING THE 3 C’S: CANCER, CAMPUS, AND CAREER

FROM HERE TO THERE

Preparation The College Search

Admission and Beyond

The First Semester

Preparation

What do I need to know and do before I start my college search?

Who Am I?

Become an Active Participant

Keep Calendar

Develop Self-Advocacy Skills

Reflect on experiences

DIFFERENCES BETWEEN HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE

Laws Governing K-12 StudentsIDEA and Section 504

Success and protection from discrimination

Laws Governing Post-secondary EducationADAAA (2008) and Section 504

Access and protection from discrimination

Search

What do I need to consider when looking for a college?

FINDING THE RIGHT FITSizeLocationAdmissions StandardsAccessibilityMedical and other resourcesDisability officeResidence HallsCommuting

RESOURCES

Disabilities ServicesTutoringLearning CenterCounselingMedical CareActivities

Acceptance and Beyond

How can I be ready to go when I arrive on (or back to) campus?

TO DO BEFORE I ARRIVE ON CAMPUS

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Connect with Disabilities Services Update documentation Locate physicians, therapists, etc. and schedule appointments Finalize arrangements for prescriptions Personal assistant care? Food and nutrition Technology needs and equipment Meet or speak with advisors

ACCOMMODATIONS TO CONSIDER Attendance Classroom Adaptive Technology Studying Testing Course load Scheduling

The First Semester and Beyond

How can I be proactive and prepared when I am on campus?

SELF-DETERMINED STUDENTS• Pre-orientation activities

• Meet with disability office

• Meet with professors, TAs

• Meet with advisors

• Identify and seek services needed

• Organize your schedule

• Identify extracurricular activities

• Other resources

• Introduce yourself to other students