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Student Advocacy Toolkit: Preparing For College

Part of self-advocacy is making sure you have all the information you need when you start applying to colleges, universities or career training programs. Here are a few ways to get started:

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  • Apply to receive free Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) services. VR offers a variety of support for deaf individuals to become employed. VR may also help pay for college, assistive technologies for effective communication, computers, books, supplies and many other services. Visit NDC’s Plan Your Future page for more information.

  • Find out if your college choices are inclusive and accessible. ACCESS is More Than Accommodations identifies six key components of accessibility: Access, Campus Technology, Communications, Environment, Services, and Social Engagement.

  • Request access for in-person or virtual campus tours. See Requesting Accommodations for more information.

  • When you have narrowed down your college search, review the standardized tests (like the ACT, SAT, Accuplacer, etc) that are needed as part of the admission requirements. Find out who to contact for testing accommodations and what documentation you need to provide.

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