There are important distinctions between the level of services required by law in high school versus college:
| High School (IDEA) |
College (ADA) |
| Education is a RIGHT and must be provided in an appropriate environment to ALL individuals. |
Education is NOT A RIGHT. Students must meet certain admissions criteria defined under ADA as "otherwise qualified." |
| School district is responsible to identify student's disability. |
Students must SELF-IDENTIFY with Disability Services. |
| School district provides free testing, evaluation, and transportation to program. |
Student must provide current and appropriate documentation. If it is not adequate, the student can obtain an evaluation at his or her own cost. |
| School district develops Individualized Education Plans (IEP) to define educational services. |
NO IEP is developed in college as there is no special education. Do not submit the IEP for services. |
| Through the school district, the IEP Team determines all IEP supports and services that will be provided. |
The student is responsible to activate the approved services at the start of each semester. |
| Fundamental alteration of programs and curricula are required. |
No fundamental alterations are required. |
| Personal services for medical or physical disability are required. |
No personal services are required. |
