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Welcome to the show notes for Episode 160 of the OT Schoolhouse Podcast.
Are you feeling uncertain about how to prepare your students with disabilities for the transition to college?
As OTPs we want to equip students for life beyond the classroom, including their next steps after high school. In this episode, we’ll tackle the challenges that arise when students navigate the vastly different expectations and supports of college life. Annie will share important insights and practical strategies to help us support our students during this huge transition.
Listen to this episode to help empower your students for success beyond high school!
Listen now to learn the following objectives:
Learners will identify how school-based OTPs can support our students in the transition to college process
Learners will identify a variety of services for their students, including assistive technology, employment support, and potential funding options for college, to help students prepare for their future
Learners will understand the importance of fostering self-advocacy in students during their k-12 education
Guests Bios
Annie Tulkin is the Founder and Director of Accessible College, as well as an author and public speaker. She is an expert in the area of college preparation and transition for students with physical disabilities and health conditions. She supports students and families across the country. Annie was the Associate Director of the Academic Resource Center at Georgetown University for nearly 6 years. In that position she supported undergraduate, graduate, and medical students with physical disabilities and health conditions and oversaw academic support services for the entire student body.
She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education from DePaul University, a Masters in Special Education from The University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a Certificate in Health Coaching from Georgetown University. Annie was a Peace Corps Volunteer (Mongolia, ‘03-’05) and a Fulbright Fellow (Mongolia, ‘07-’08). She resides in Silver Spring, MD with her husband and daughter.
Quotes
“So the data tells us that 21% of college students report having a disability.”
-Annie Tulkin, MS
“At any institution, somewhere between 10-20% are actually receiving accommodations.”
-Annie Tulkin, MS
“I think that we can encourage students to be a part of those IEP meetings or a part of those 504 meetings.”
-Annie Tulkin, MS
“Sometimes goals don't need to focus around multiplication, addition. They need to focus on real world skills.”
-Jayson Davies, M.A., OTR/L
Resources
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