Have cp and was wondering if there were any colleges reccomended for the disabled?

Question

I am going to start college soon .. cant find the right one..

Answer 1

It's a very personal decision. There are no "right" schools. Certainly, some are better than others when it comes to disability. I attended UC Berkeley as an undergrad and loved it there, but don't base the bulk of your decision (if any) on disability alone. Look for a school that is a good fit - with all of the other important considerations taken into account.  (Whether or not you like the school, majors/programs, tuition cost & financial aid, weather, public vs. private Uni environment, etc.)  

Good luck with the application process. It's a stressful time for many...

Answer 2

There is little reason to look for a specific disability friendly college if you have cp unless you are a chair user or can't handle stairs.  Then I would do a tour with a student and find out how accessible they are before I made any decision.

Answer 3

cp shud not stop you getting in to any collage you want Hun  all school+collages must by law have ramps@disabled toilets  ...and assistance for disabled people  hope you find 1 for you... im not belittleing you as my youngest son has cp and i wish for him to be the smae as rest of kids  

Answer 4

It all depends where you live, or which state do you want to go to college at.

Answer 5

Contact this organization. They might give you some recommendations.

National Disabled Students Union  

www.disabledstudents.org

Answer 6

The ADA Act requires all state supported schools to make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. So look at the college that offers the best program for the field in which you want to enter - not whether they cater to disabled people.

The student affairs office will help you with whatever "reasonable accommodations" you need to make your college experience a positive one.

Case in point, I have a classmate with a severe disability - she's in a motorized chair and has a fulltime aid. She seems to do quite well.

So again, look at the college with the best program in your chosen field - not whether it caters to the disabled.  

Answer 7

Just depends on where you live, and what you want to go to college for (what degree?)

However, there are many characteristics that you need to consider in a college on a very personal level (it's good if you discuss all this with your therapists;  they are there to help you!

Students must determine the characteristics of colleges that will make them happy and support their success. For example, how big is their high school? Will they feel more comfortable in a larger or a smaller college? Will they be happier in an urban or a rural area? Can they meet the academic requirements? Should they find a college that doesn't impose rigid prerequisites? Should they consider enrolling part-time rather than taking a full course load? What are their academic and extra-curricular interests?

In looking at colleges, students may also want to consider whether progressive attitudes toward instruction prevail. Colleges that are using instructional techniques and electronic technology in a flexible way can increase students' success. For example, if courses are web-based so lecture notes or videos of presentations are available online and can be viewed multiple times, then students have natural supports built into a course.

Determine what characteristics you need in a college, then narrow down the colleges (local, or elsewhere you want to get away from home) based on these characteristics (does it have your degree program, is it a four-year or a two-year, urban or rural, accessible apartments available on campus? Lots of things to consider).If you are considering any particular colleges, attend a tour and visit the college's Office of Disability to determine if the college will be easy for you to get around and if the technological assistance you need is readily available. You could also sit in on a few classes to see if it's the right environment (make sure you talk to the professor before sitting in!). Also, you might like to meet the head of the department for your degree program...look into that, and see if they can meet with you conveniently.

Finding a college is never easy, nor is paying for college. Make sure you check out the second link below, which talks about scholarships for students with CP.

Hope that helps!