Section 5
Accessing Disability Services
Activity 41
    Make an appointment with a disability services (DS) coordinator.

Vocabulary

  • disability services


Prerequisite: Completion of Activities 1-9.

 
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Identify one or two colleges that you are considering.

Using the contact information from Activity 38, compose an email or letter to each disability services coordinator with the following information:

  • Introduce yourself, your grade, and the name of your high school.
  • Tell why you are interested in the college.
  • Inform the coordinator of your specific disability, your learning strengths, and the accommodations that you currently receive.
  • Request the specific requirements that this college has for disability documentation.
  • Request a time to meet with the disability services coordinator through a phone conference.

Arrange for a teacher, counselor, or a career counselor to be present during your scheduled phone conference.

Before sending your email message or letter, have it checked by a teacher, counselor, or parent.