Dr. Jeffrey Holmes Of Patricia Berkly LLC Guides Students With Disabilities

Online, August 9, 2013 (Newswire.com) - It is back to school time and an exciting time for rising college freshmen to travel to college, decorate the dorm room and make new friends. However, for the student with disabilities, the transition to college can be a daunting one. Many of the rules and regulations that applied in the K-12 sector have shifted at the post-secondary level. This maze can change the happiest times in a student's life to the most confusing.

Dr. Jeffery Holmes, a 20 year veteran of policy, compliance and Americans with Disabilities Act is a lead research consultant for Patricia Berkly LLC. He has simplified the process and provided students, parents and counselors with a comprehensive glossary of terms and a transition trajectory to help make the jump from high school to college a successful one.

In college, students with disabilities must be able to master self-advocacy. From securing medical documents to filing with the campus office on disabilities, such tasks are the responsibility of the student. Also rising college students with disabilities should avail themselves of assistive technologies and develop a network of friends and colleagues who can support them through college.

Dr. Holmes' recent book, Accessible College: A Guide to Transition Students with Disabilities from High School to College, provides blueprint to help students with disabilities transition to college. This easy to read text helps students know the terms, and understand what is expected of them once they reach college. This is also a good guide for parents and counselor to assist students and help them prepare for college, starting with middle school years.

Self-advocacy is a must for any citizen. Knowing the rules and terms fortifies that goal in preparation for college success.