Disability Services:
Differences Between High School and College
| K -12 | COLLEGE |
| 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. |
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