- Lack of knowledge of resources
- Lack of post-secondary goals
- Poor collaboration among student peers, families, and professionals
- Low expectations
- Students’ lack of requisite skills in facilitating collegiate success

University of Notre Dame

Transition Services through IDEA are meant to prepare students to achieve post-high school goals through interagency collaboration  and careful consideration of students’ interests and strengths. 

College Transition Services and IDEA

Francis, G., Duke, J. M., Brigham, F. J., & Demetro, K. (2018). Student Perceptions of College-Readiness, College Services and Supports, and Family Involvement in College: an Exploratory study. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 48(10), 3573–3585. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-018-3622-x

Student Perceptions of College-Readiness, College Services and Supports, and Family Involvement in College: An Exploratory Study

Barriers to the College Transition Process

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act details the provision of equal opportunities to students with disabilities to participate in college-sponsored activities and academic accommodations, often provided by campus disability services offices. However, not much has been studied concerning the effectiveness of such provisions in facilitating the success of college students with disabilities.

The Effectiveness of Section 504

In an exploratory study of college students with disabilities, the top five most accessed services reported were extended exam times, alternative testing environments, “other” (extended homework time, reduced credit load, etc.), assistive technology, and academic tutoring. Most students reported no additional costs other than those included in tuition for received services, and most reported they were extremely satisfied or somewhat satisfied (48% and 43%, respectively) with the services.

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