| DIFFERENCES BETWEEN HIGH SCHOOL (IDEA) AND 2- & 4- YEAR COLLEGES (AMERICAN’S WITH DISABILITIES ACT AND THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973, Section 504 & 508) |
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| SYSTEMS DIFFERENCE |
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS |
ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS |
SUPPORT SERVICES & ACCOMMODATION | FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY |
WHO’S RESPONSIBLE FOR SUCCESS |
HIGH SCHOOL (IDEA) |
Based on individual needs Courses may be accommodated and/or modified Diploma or certificate Based on IEP goals. |
District responsible to find students with disabilities Assessment by a multi-disciplinary team to determine eligibility for services Team develops IEP |
Accommodations and modifications provided One on one instruction / Tutoring Medical services Transportation |
Services are provided at no cost to the student or parents | Institution and educators responsible for designing and providing supports which promote student success Parents maintain legal rights in IEP process |
COMMUNITY PRIVILEGE, (ADA AND |
Students must meet expectations of specific course content Reasonable Accommodation provided upon request No course modification Degree/certificate awarded based on completion of program requirements |
Application Basic Skills assessment to determine ability to benefit Disclosure of disability Documentation of disability required |
Self-disclosure to receive accommodations Advising & referrals Advocacy Student must follow procedures to access accommodations |
Student and parent responsible to pay or apply for scholarships May be fee for some services Adult agencies may work with student to provide specific services |
Student is responsible with assistance of support staff |
4 YEAR PRIVILEGE, (ADA AND |
Students must meet expectations of specific course content Reasonable accommodation provided upon request by student No course modification Degree awarded based on completion of program requirements |
Application ACT or SAT required / min. GPA May be minimum requirements for entry into specific program Disclosure of disability to support staff Documentation of disability required |
Self-disclosure to receive accommodations Advising & referrals Advocacy Student must follow procedures to access accommodations |
Student and parent responsible to pay or apply for scholarships May be fee for some services Adult agencies may work with student to provide specific services |
Student is responsible with assistance of support staff |
