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Going to College with a Disability
April 9 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join the conversation with Independence Now and Annie Tulkin:
Going to College with a Disability
April 9, 2026, from 6 PM to 7 PM
Students with disabilities have unique needs and considerations when transitioning to college. This webinar will provide information on how to best prepare students with learning disabilities, health conditions, physical disabilities, neurodiversity, mental health, and co-occurring conditions for college.
Attendees will learn about the difference between high school and college accommodations, the process for requesting accommodations in college, college support programs, and resources for thriving in the college environment. Presenter: Annie Tulkin, CEO, Accessible College
Annie Tulkin is CEO and Founder of Accessible College, as well as an author and public speaker. She is an expert in the area of college preparation and transition for students with physical disabilities and health conditions. She supports students and families across the country. Annie was the Associate Director of the Academic Resource Center at Georgetown University for nearly 6 years. In that position she supported undergraduate, graduate, and medical students with physical disabilities and health conditions and oversaw academic support services for the entire student body. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education from DePaul University, a Masters in Special Education from The University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a Certificate in Health Coaching from Georgetown University. Annie was a Peace Corps Volunteer (Mongolia, ‘03-’05) and a Fulbright Fellow (Mongolia, ‘07-’08). She resides in Silver Spring, MD with her husband and daughter.
Register for Going to College with a Disability (https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/iZOMAZOaTfSBbCCS5zyl3w)
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
ADA Reasonable Accommodations: Sign language interpreter services and other auxiliary aids or services will be provided upon a 2-week request before the event.
To request any reasonable accommodation or register to participate in the event, please contact Shannon Minnick at sminnick@innow.org.
This webinar is made possible by a grant from The Jake Cassell Fund For Special Needs.
Going to College with a Disability
