Preparing for postsecondary education in Canada as a student with a disability

Marie McCarron, Allyson G. Harrison and Beth Pollock

Chapter 3 in Handbook of Higher Education and Disability, 2023, pp 24-35 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: The transition to postsecondary education is challenging for all students. Students are often concerned about the academic demands of postsecondary programs, independent living skills required, and loss of their current social supports, feeling overwhelmed and underprepared. This is compounded for students with disabilities by a need for accommodations and support to allow them access to the curriculum. Based on our 20 years of experience developing and implementing transition programs, we have identified four key skills required to maximize transition success: self-knowledge, self-advocacy, applying advocacy skills to take action, and growth mindset. This chapter outlines these required skills and provides practical steps that can be taken to attain these abilities, illustrating the concepts through a case study. With these skills, students are better equipped to navigate the challenges presented with confidence and determination.

Keywords: Business and Management; Economics and Finance; Education; Politics and Public Policy Sociology and Social Policy (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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