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Navigating the 3 c’s: cancer, campus, and career

Navigating the 3 c’s: cancer, campus, and career. Ann Knettler -Smith, M.A. Director, Office of Disability Resources Drexel University Christine Brennan Associate Director of Programs Cancer and Careers. From Here to There. Preparation.

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Navigating the 3 c’s: cancer, campus, and career

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  1. Navigating the 3 c’s: cancer, campus, and career Ann Knettler-Smith, M.A.Director, Office of Disability ResourcesDrexel University Christine BrennanAssociate Director of ProgramsCancer and Careers

  2. From Here to There

  3. Preparation What do I need to know and do before I start my college search?

  4. Who Am I? • Become an Active Participant • Keep Calendar • Develop Self-Advocacy Skills • Reflect on experiences

  5. Differences between High School and College Laws Governing K-12 Students • IDEA and Section 504 • Success and protection from discrimination Laws Governing Post-secondary Education • ADAAA (2008) and Section 504 • Access and protection from discrimination

  6. Search What do I need to consider when looking for a college?

  7. Finding The Right Fit • Size • Location • Admissions Standards • Accessibility • Medical and other resources • Disability office • Residence Halls • Commuting

  8. Resources • Disabilities Services • Tutoring • Learning Center • Counseling • Medical Care • Activities

  9. Acceptance and Beyond How can I be ready to go when I arrive on (or back to) campus?

  10. To Do Before I arrive on Campus • Connect with Disabilities Services • Update documentation • Locate physicians, therapists, etc. and schedule appointments • Finalize arrangements for prescriptions • Personal assistant care? • Food and nutrition • Technology needs and equipment • Meet or speak with advisors

  11. Accommodations to consider • Attendance • Classroom • Adaptive Technology • Studying • Testing • Course load • Scheduling

  12. The First Semester and Beyond How can I be proactive and prepared when I am on campus?

  13. Self-Determined Students • Pre-orientation activities • Meet with disability office • Meet with professors, TAs • Meet with advisors • Identify and seek services needed • Organize your schedule • Identify extracurricular activities • Other resources • Introduce yourself to other students

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