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In the context of Post-ITT, self-advocacy is the
ability to request needed services based on self-knowledge.
Once your son or daughter leaves high school, he or she no longer has protections under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This federal law governs the K-12 education of students with disabilities. Two federal statutes do apply to postsecondary education; they are Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Although there are many differences in these laws, one of the most significant is that college students must advocate for needed academic adjustments and services. For more information on disability law, go to the Disability Law Student self-advocacy requires a thorough understanding of one's
learning strengths and limitations. From this knowledge, your son
or daughter will have a basis for making reasonable requests. These
Activities provide opportunities to gain self-understanding
and practice requesting services.
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