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Disability Services:

Differences Between High School and College

 

K -12COLLEGE
Education is a RIGHT and must be provided in an appropriate environment to ALL individuals. Education is NOT a RIGHT.  Students must meet certain admissions criteria defined under ADA as "otherwise qualified."
School district is responsible to identify a student's disability. Students must SELF-IDENTIFY with Disability Services.
School district provides free testing, evaluation and transportation to program. Student must provide current and appropriate documentation.  If it is not adequate, the student can attain an evaluation at his or her own cost.
School district develops the Individualized Education Plans (IEP) to define educational services. NO IEP is developed in college, as there is no special education.  Please do not submit the IEP for services.
Through the school district the IEP Team determines all IEP supports and services that will be provided. The student is responsible to activate the approved services at the start of each semester.
Fundamental alteration of programs and curricula are required. No fundamental alterations are required.
Personal services for medical or physical disability are required. No personal services are required.