As my own daughter nears the end of her senior year, I’m considering all the advantages and disadvantages of having her go to a local community college versus a university in the next city. She would either have to take the train every day, or she’d have to live with friends/stay in a dorm/get a small apartment. And I don’t know if I’m ready for that, for facing the empty nester’s syndrome, having to help her navigate the next step on her journey into adulthood.
One of the many things we have to consider in selecting a college or university, is if they’re able to provide accommodations for her disabilities. She has a mix of challenges, learning disa
I honestly don’t know where to start. This article was sent to me, and I thought I would share it here for some ideas and as a general guide for other parents who may have the same struggles we do.
As of this writing on 11/21/2025, the link provided works.
http://www.snappywords.com/knowledge/navigating-college-with-disabilities-an-essential-guide