Why can the student expect the same accommodations in college?
A. The main reason is that the laws provide for different types of services, and secondarily, college is not high school. The student may need different things in college than in high school. For example, in K-12, certain related services must be provided by school systems under the IDEA. Examples of related services are: speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, counseling, etc. In addition, various educational settings, like resource rooms are required. None of this is required in college. If a student needs speech therapy, for example, he or she must arrange this on their own. Counseling centers are available in most campuses, but they do not necessarily have counselors trained in disability issues. Colleges must provide reasonable accommodations which the ADA regulations call Academic Adjustments and Auxiliary Aids and Services. The student cannot be charged for these services. Examples of these services are note takers, sign language interpreters, extend
