Articles related to "Disability Services"

An overview of learning and physical disability resources are described for all adult learners enrolled in higher education courses designed to achieve educational goals.

Several colleges across the U.S. are prepared to meet the unique challenges of providing a comprehensive college education to a young adult on the autism spectrum.

It's October and that means football, Homecoming games and Halloween. For many high school seniors, it also means the time has come to start looking at colleges.

In this interview, Kathy McGillivray, Director of Disability Services at Bethel University, puts the concept of accessibility in context for disabled college students.

Many families "hit the road" in July for family vacations. How can parents check out services for the disabled ahead of time?

The Bryan-College Station Mayors' Committee on People with Disabilities (BCSMC) is an organization that provides solutions to issues that affect people with disabilities.

In the UK, Victorian train stations, Gothic ruins, and public libraries must be accessible to disabled people. The free RADAR Toilet Key helps open leisure travel to all.

When it comes to careers in higher education, there is a wide array of opportunities outside of the classroom as well.

In 1977, wheelchair users couldn't access most airlines, cinemas, and public places. Though far from perfect, Kettle, a DDA Access Auditor, says things are "on the up."

Fetal alcohol syndrome is the most recognizable and well-known disorder on a spectrum of conditions caused by alcohol consumption during pregnancy.

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is a disorder that is characterized by a wide range of lifelong birth defects caused solely by mothers who drink alcohol while pregnant.

A host of products and services, from specialty cruises to talking GPS systems, now offer blind travelers greater ease, safety, and comfort

Does it matter how your child is classified as a special education student? I mean, after all, Special Ed is SPECIAL ED: right?

Many seniors prefer living arrangements that offer socialization and an active lifestyle. Living with family may be the only option for some elderly persons.