In this series of videos, former Associate Dean of Student Support Services Susan Woods answers questions for students and parents preparing for the transition from high school to college. Here she takes a moment to share some tips on what to look for in a college Disability Office.Interested in seeing more from Susan? Watch the next video in the Spectrum Q&A series.
Evaluating a Disability Service Office: Autism & College
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Susan Woods, M. Ed, recently retired as Associate Dean of Student Support Services at Middlesex Community College after 27 years. Susan managed the college's Disability Support Services, supporting 1000 students with documented disabilities, as well as alternative and grant funded support programs. Susan has regularly provided training and workshops to faculty and staff on creating welcoming and inclusive environments and universal design for instruction. Her work now focuses on professional development and training to high school personnel and families to help support the successful transition to college for students with disabilities. Her professional development website is www.susanbwoods.com .
Originally published on Stairway to STEM by Susan Woods
At a Glance
- How can you get a clear sense of the quality of a Disabilities Office and the kinds of support their staff and programs provide?
- College transition expert Susan Woods shares some tips.
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