{"product_id":"college-success-for-students-with-disabilities-a-guide-to-finding-and-using-resources-with-real-world-stories-paperback","title":"College Success for Students with Disabilities: A Guide to Finding and Using Resources, with Real-World Stories - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eIrene Ingersoll\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The demanding workload and fast pace of college often overwhelm students. Without access to the right resources, many of the three million U.S. college students with disabilities fail or drop out--at a much higher rate than their peers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e This guide helps students, parents, counselors and psychologists find the appropriate resources and accommodations to help students with disabilities successfully transition to college.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The author explains Americans with Disabilities Act laws and outlines steps for requesting and implementing college staff, classroom and testing accommodations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Student testimonies are included, advising on which assistive technologies and resources have worked to achieve academic success.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIrene Ingersoll\u003c\/b\u003e has taught students with disabilities for 35 years. She recently retired from High Point University in North Carolina, where she was the disability coordinator for the college, serving over 400 students with disabilities. A college consultant, helping students with disabilities find the right college fit, she lives in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 248\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 08, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44292797366374,"sku":"9781476662886","price":63.07,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/ZlJRYzM5R0lab0xJR0hiUDBEcXRzZz09.webp?v=1766973339","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/college-success-for-students-with-disabilities-a-guide-to-finding-and-using-resources-with-real-world-stories-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}