In this episode, I sit down with Elizabeth Hamblet, a nationally recognized expert on the transition to college for students with disabilities.

With more than two decades of experience working in college disability services offices, Elizabeth shares what really changes after high school and why so many students arrive on campus with expectations that simply don’t match reality.

We talk about the biggest misconceptions around accommodations, why IEPs and 504 plans don’t transfer, and how well intentioned supports in K–12 can sometimes make independence harder.

This conversation is a must listen for school psychs, special ed teachers, and transition teams who want to better prepare students for what college actually requires.

Highlights:

(02:45) How Elizabeth transitioned from high school special ed to college disability services

(08:23) Why IEPs and 504 plans do not carry over to college

(15:05) Accommodations colleges are not required to provide

(20:47) The danger of over supporting students in high school

(24:30) Executive functioning and self advocacy in real world college settings

(28:05) The most rewarding and most challenging parts of working in college disability services

Links:

Kelley Challen: https://substack.com/@kelleychallentransitions

Documentation requirements: https://bit.ly/LDblog109x and https://bit.ly/LDAv5

Elizabeth’s Book: https://bit.ly/ECHbook

Her free blog with more than 50 posts: https://bit.ly/LDAFRs

Her YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/LDAYT

Her free Facebook group for parents focused on college accommodations: https://bit.ly/FBGCTA

Her free twice-monthly newsletter: https://bit.ly/LDANS

Her Substack: https://echamblet.substack.com/

The information and advice provided are for guidance purposes only, and all listeners are required to follow federal and state law, as well as their school district guidelines and policies.

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