Attention high school guidance counselors and special programs teachers! Encouraging qualified high school students with disabilities to participate in post-secondary education can be a challenging undertaking. Unfortunately, some students believe their disability is an insurmountable obstacle that will lessen their odds of achieving success at the college or university level. Some even feel their disability will detract from the overall collegiate experience.

The Disability Services Office at NC State University has produced an informational DVD to put common misconceptions like those to rest. The five-minute, closed captioned video features two students with learning disabilities. It explains how accommodations can be different in college compared to what students have in high school. It describes how one discloses a disability at the college level, including the importance of knowing what the disability is; how it impacts the student; and, what accommodations have worked well in the past. Additionally, it stresses the importance of long-term planning, online searching, and on-campus visits.

Preparing students with disabilities for post-secondary education is a significant endeavor. We produced this DVD to aid you with that process. Our generic DVD may be purchased by your school at the introductory price of just $100. Special pricing options apply for purchase of the DVD by school systems.

For more information, please contact Mark Newmiller.