| High School | College |
|---|---|
| The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) provides opportunities to succeed in school. | ADA and Sections 504 and 508 provide access to school. |
| Education is a Right and must be accessible to you. | Education is not a Right. Students must apply and be qualified to do college level work. |
| Core modifications of classes required. | No modifications are required, only accommodations. |
| School must identify disability. | Student must self-identify to Disability Support Services. |
| Documentation is Individualized Education Plan (IEP) school provides evaluation at no cost to student. | Student provides documentation that meets school's standards. If evaluation is necessary, it's at the student's expense. |
| School develops IEP | Student identifies needs and requests accommodations. No IEP's or 504 Plan exist at the college level. |
| Student is assisted by parents and teachers. | Student must seek assistance from Disability Support Services. |
| School arranges accommodations. | Student self-advocates and must arrange for accommodations. |
| Parent has access to student records. | Parent has no access to student records or information without student's written consent. |
| Parent advocates for student. | Student must self-advocate. |
| Grades may reflect effort, attendance or modified curriculum. | No modified curriculum. |
| Teachers remind students of assignments and due dates. | Professors expect students to read the course syllabus. They typically do not remind students of upcoming events. |
Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education: Know your Rights and Responsibilities, Office of Civil Rights