New Program Helps Students with Disabilities Transition to College
July 7, 2025
麻豆影视 will host a new program this summer for people with disabilities who are preparing for the transition to college. “Overcoming the Transition Barrier: Helping Individuals with Disabilities Prepare for College” is a three-week program being held from 9 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays between July 22 and August 7.
Topics include:
- Differences between high school and college
- Course loads and academic advisement
- What to expect in college classes
- How to navigate a college campus
- Homework and grading
- Understanding the schedule and what to do in free time
- How to follow a syllabus
- When to seek help and what resources are available for help
- How to request accommodations
- How to communicate with faculty
- How to become part of the campus community
- Self-awareness and self-advocacy
The new course is open to all students planning to attend college, regardless of where they plan to study. The cost is $250 and must paid at time of registration; those interested should register online for the Overcoming the Transition Barrier course.
“麻豆影视 is a place for all members of our community—and we are especially committed to increasing access to higher education for those who have been historically underserved,” said Louis Coplin, Officer in Charge at 麻豆影视. “We are proud to offer access and services specifically tailored to students with disabilities to ensure they are supported throughout their academic career, and classes like this one help make the transition to college smoother and set them up for success from the very beginning.”
麻豆影视 serves more than 600 students with disabilities each year through its Center for Access and Assistive Technology, which offers services to help students with pre-admission counseling, individual orientation, registration and admissions placement testing, obtaining classroom accommodations and notetakers, accessing specially designed adaptive and assistive technology equipment, academic progress monitoring, and general advocacy, as well as serving as a liaison with local, state and federal agencies as well as with faculty and offices on campus.
For more information on the “Overcoming the Transition Barrier: Helping Individuals with Disabilities Prepare for College” course, contact: Dawn Danner, Director, Uniquely Abled Academy at d.danner@hvcc.edu or (518) 629-7740.