Resources for Students, Faculty and Parents - Academic Advising & Accessibility

The following links are helpful for students, their families, and faculty to gain a comprehensive understanding of various disabilities and useful resources to assist academic needs of disabled students.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Prohibits discrimination and ensures equal opportunity for persons with disabilities in employment, state and local government services, public accommodations, commercial facilities, and transportation.

Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD): Professional association dedicated to full participation of persons with disabilities in postsecondary education. AHEAD promotes leadership and provides professional development, and provides timely information as well as resources through partnership and collaboration.

Black, Disabled and Proud: AHEAD's HBCU Disability Consortium has updated the Black, Disabled and Proud website.

Center for Health and Wellness: Wagner College's health center, offering free services, including counseling, to all admitted undergraduate and graduate students.

CHADD: Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.

Dartmouth College, Academic Skills Center: Visit the Academic Resource Library for resources to support Organization, Notetaking, Time Management, and more.

Disability Etiquette: Tips on Interacting with people with Disabilities.

DO IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology): Highly useful resource provided by the University of Washington aimed at increasing "the success of people with disabilities in challenging academic programs and careers." Provides resources for students, faculty, administrators, parents, and mentors.

Guide for Deaf & Hearing Impaired College Students: Helpful information geared toward hearing impaired and Deaf college students.

International Dyslexia Association (IDA): The oldest learning disabilities organization in the nation, IDA provides a comprehensive forum for parents, educators, and researchers to share their experiences, methods, and knowledge.

LD Online: The world's leading website on learning disabilities and ADHD.

Learning Ally (formerly RFB&D): Assists individuals with "print disabilities" by providing recorded textbooks and other school related materials to individuals who cannot read standard print because of a disability.

MTA Accessibility: Helpful travel information regarding accessible subway stations and routes.

National Center for Learning Disabilities: Seeks to increase opportunities for all individuals with learning disabilities to achieve their potential and participate fully in society. Provides increased public awareness and understanding of learning disabilities through educational programs and services that provide research-based knowledge and national leadership in shaping public policy.

New York Disability Resources & Services: Comprehensive guide to navigating New York's disability support system. Includes Employment Transition Support, Housing Resources, Benefits Navigation, Transportation Independence, and Legal Advocacy Resources.

Office of Civil Rights: Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education, Know Your Rights and Responsibilities.

Person Centered Care Services (PCCS): Not for profit organization providing services and supports to people with disabilities and their families in New York City and surrounding areas.

SchwabLearning.org: A very helpful website for understanding learning disabilities and innovative accommodations.

Traumatic Brain Injury School Support for Adolescents and Caregivers: Offers valuable resources and guidance to assist those impacted by TBI in navigating educational challenges.