Moving On (continued)
Topics: College Choice and Special Needs, Teen Years (13-19), Dyslexia and College
Resources and References
Burgstahler, S., Crawford, L., & Acosta, J. (2001). Transition from two-year to four-year institutions for students with disabilities, Disability Studies Quarterly, 21(1), 25-38.
Horn, L., & Berktold, J. (1999). Students with disabilities in postsecondary education: A profile of preparation, participation and outcomes (Report No. NCES 1999-187). Washington, DC. United States Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics.
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