Elizabeth Hamblet Asks: Do Accommodations at the College Level Actually Lead to Better Outcomes?
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In this episode, Cory and Elizabeth Hamblet dive into what students with learning differences really need to succeed in college—and it’s not just accommodations. They unpack the shift from high school support systems to college expectations, highlighting the importance of self-advocacy, emotional resilience, and true independence. Elizabeth challenges the idea that more support is always better, urging families to focus on skill-building, not just paperwork.
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About our guest:
Elizabeth C. Hamblet has worked as a learning disabilities specialist in college disability services offices for more than two decades. In addition to working at a university, she is a nationally-requested speaker on preparing students with disabilities for successful college transition. Hamblet is the author of Seven Steps to College Success: A Pathway for Students with Disabilities (Bloomsbury, 2023) and a concise guide on transition, and her work has appeared in numerous journals and online platforms. She offers advice and information on her website at www.LDadvisory.com and shares resources on numerous social media platforms.
Find her at:
Website: https://ldadvisory.com/
Instagram: @ ld_advisory
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LDadvisory/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-c-hamblet/
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Seven Steps to College Success by Elizabeth Hamblett
Accommodations Alone Are Not the Key To College Success For Students with LD and ADHD - LD
Do College Disability Services Offices Communicate with Parents?
The Importance of Transparency in College Preparation for Students with Disabilities
Otter.ai: For automated transcription and note-taking.
Glean: A note-taking tool often used by college students
The Gift of Failure by Jessica Lahey
The Self-Driven Child by William Stixrud & Ned Johnson
