College for Students with Disabilities: We Do Belong

Sharing the personal stories of individuals with disabilities who describe both the challenges and successes of their time in higher education, and with a major section on the findings of broad ranging research into the experiences of such students, the book explores the current situation, what works, and how things can be improved. 'You are not college material' or 'you don't belong in college' are comments frequently heard by students with disabilities. Despite this, tertiary education is now an expected part of the transition to adulthood for many individuals with disabilities.

The book includes practical advice to encourage self-advocacy in students with disabilities, and to support the professionals who are facing the challenges alongside them. Covering cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disabilities, and much more, this is vital reading for parents, individuals with disabilities, school teachers, university professors, and professionals working with adults with disabilities.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction. Pavan John Antony and Stephen M. Shore.
2. Experiences of Individuals with Cerebral Palsy. Pavan John Antony.
3. Experiences of Individuals with Autism in Higher Education. Stephen M. Shore.
4. Experiences of Individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Francine Conway, Kelsey McLaughlin, Chanelle Tyler Best, and Sonia Minutella.
5. Experiences of Individuals with Intellectual Disability. Karleen M. Haines. 6 Experiences of Individuals with Learning Disability. Anita W. Frey.

7. The Myth of Equal Opportunity: A Personal Perspective. Ehrin McHenry.

8. Bridging the Gap between High School and College. Mitch Nagler.

9. Struggling with Disability and Dealing with Family. Melissa Mooney.

10. The Oops Baby. Dena L. Gassner, MSW.

11. Best Decision Ever. Patrick Kelty.

12. College Dreams. Kerry Magro.

13. Conclusion. Pavan John Antony and Stephen M. Shore.

"Pavan John Antony and Stephen M. Shore give captivating insight into students with disabilities' college experience. This book will be a valuable source of information for students with disabilities preparing for their transition from high school to college, and also for all those who want to increase their awareness of disability and higher education."
- Cristina Popescu, Ph.D., Associate Researcher, National Higher Institute for Training and Research on Special Needs Education (INS HEA), France