High school

• Individuals with Disabilities Act (I.D.E.A)
• Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504
• I.D.E.A. is about Success

College

• ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA)
• ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Title II
• Rehabilitation Act of 1973
• ADA is about Access; student provides Success

High school

• Individualized Education Plan (I.E.P. or 504 Plan)
• School provides evaluation at no cost
• Documentation focuses on determining whether a student is eligible for services – based specifically on disability categories in I.D.E.A.

College

• HS IEP and 504 may be recognized as evidence of disability. Documentation guidelines may vary dependent on disability.
• Students obtain evaluation at their own expense
• Accommodations are determined after an interactive process between Accessibility staff, the student, and any relevant documentation.

High school

• Student is identified by the school and is supported by parents and teachers
• Primary responsibility for arranging accommodations belongs to the school
• Teachers approach students if they believe assistance is needed

College

• Student must self-identify to the disability office (OARS at UNCG)
• Primary responsibility for self-advocacy and arranging accommodations belongs to the student.
• Professors are open and helpful, but most expect the student to initiate contact if assistance is needed

High school

• Parent has access to student records and can participate in the accommodation process.
• Parent advocates for student

College

• Parent does not have access to student records without student’s written consent
• Student advocates for self

High School

• Teachers may modify/alter curriculum and pace of assignments
• Student is expected to read short assignments which are discussed and may be re-taught in class
• Students seldom need to read anything more than once and listening in class may be sufficient

College

• Professors are NOT required to modify design or alter assignment deadlines
• Students are assigned reading/writing which may not be directly addressed in class
• Students need to review class notes, text and materials regularly

High school

• Time and assignments are structured by others
• Students may study outside class as little as 0 to 2 hours a week, possible with last minute test preparation

College

• Accessibility Services may share referrals for tutorial services through the Academic Achievement Center.
• All students are responsible for scheduling appointments.
• It is the student’s responsibility to complete assignments independently, not the tutor’s
• Students need to study at least 2 to 3 hours outside of class for each hour spent in class.

High school

• Disruptive conduct may be accepted.

College

• Students who are disruptive and unable to abide by the university’s Code of Conduct may be dismissed from the university.

• Office of Accessibility Resources & Services, UNCG, EUC 215, oars@uncg.edu, (336) 334-5440 – schedule a consultation ASAP.

• Employment & Independence for People with Disabilities (EIPD; formerly Vocational Rehabilitation – VR)- https://www.ncdhhs.gov/eipd-connect for a consult ASAP.