Self-Advocacy and Accommodations Beyond High School with Dan Jordan

Happy New Year! Whether your kiddos are already back to school or they have a few more days of Christmas Break, we all need to get ready for the second half of the school year. If you have a junior, senior, or even a student in junior high, it is never too early to start planning for the transition to college. Today’s guest knows the ins and outs of this transition to college and how accommodations work, specifically for students with IEPs and 504 Plans. Join us to learn more!Dan Jordan worked for ten years as a therapist on a college campus, providing information about accommodations for students with disabilities. He now works in a college counseling center. Because his son has numerous learning disabilities, Dan understands the world of special education and learning accommodations both from a parental and professional perspective. Show Highlights:What parents need to know in preparing for the transition to college, applying for accommodations, etc. Dan’s advice to parents about preparing their child for self-advocacy and responsibility in college and a careerWhy a big part of prepping for the world beyond high school rests on the student’s understanding of themselves and feeling accepted and includedWhat the statistics show about kids understanding and acknowledging their disability beyond high school Links/Resources:Connect with Dan Jordan: Website (Check out the courses and other resources!), Facebook, and InstagramContact us on social media or through our website for more information on the IEP Learning Center: www.inclusiveeducationproject.org   Thank you for listening! Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive every new episode delivered straight to your podcast player every Tuesday.If you enjoyed this episode and believe in our message, then please help us get the word out about this podcast. Rate and Review this show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, or Google Play. It helps other listeners find this show.Be sure to connect with us and reach out with any questions/concerns:FacebookInstagram–We are doing videos on Instagram, so connect with us here and send us your questions!TwitterIEP websiteEmail us: [email protected]