Additional Resources about Disabilities
Disability Related Information and Links
General Support Information
- American Council on Education – National Clearinghouse on Postsecondary Education for Individuals with Disabilities
- Association of Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD)
- DO-IT A comprehensive on-line resource for faculty and administrators in postsecondary institutions.
- Self-Advocacy Skills and Self-Determination: Keys to Postsecondary Success
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Children and Adults with ADD (CHADD)
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- National Attention Deficit Disorder Association
Learning Disabilities
Mental Health
- Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law
- National Institute of Mental Health
- National Mental Health Association
Chronic Health Concerns
Diabetes
Graves’ Disease
Seizure Disorders
Physical Conditions
Cerebral Palsy
Muscular Dystrophy
Mobility/Movement Disorders
Multiple Sclerosis
Sensory Conditions
Blindness
Low Vision
Deafness
Deaf-Blind
Hearing
Traumatic Brain Injuries
- CDC - Information about TBIs
- National Aphasia Association
- College Students and TBIs
Technology/Access
- Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST) Universal Design for Learning
- Closing the Gap
- EASI – Equal Access to Software and Technology
- National Center for Accessible Media (NCAM)
- National Library Service for Blind and Physically Handicapped
- Pennsylvania's Initiative on Assistive Technology: PIAT
- Learning Ally (formally Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic)
- Section 508 (Standards of the Access Board)
- Trace Research and Development Center
- Web Accessibility Initiative
- Collection of articles on computer accessibility for individuals with disabilities
Student Testimonials
“I can honestly say that the support I received from LSS was key to my success as a student at Villanova and today as an ongoing student of life.”
~ UG Alum, Class of 2021, Mathematics
"LSS has constructively impacted my experience as a learning-disabled student at Villanova. [They] empowered me with the courage to advocate for myself and relinquish some of my pathological anxiety."
~ UG Alum, Class of 2022 & MA Alum, Class of 2023, Communications
“Working closely with Villanova LSS starting the first week of my freshman year really changed the trajectory of my academic career.”
~ UG Alum, Class of 2022, Psychology
"During my time at Villanova, LSS was the most helpful academic resource available. The LSS team is extremely friendly and are always there to make sure you achieve your academic goals!"
~ UG Alum, Class of 2023, Mechanical Engineering