Considerable Reality: Post-secondary education of students with disabilities in Michigan

This project guide, Considerable Reality, was developed from review of research, studies and Michigan colleges and universities to determine possible barriers for students with disabilities in their pursuance of post-secondary education. Students with disabilities are often unaware of the programs and supports that post-secondary institutions have to offer, information on meeting post-secondary educational requirements, and the self-advocacy skills needed in order to pursue post-secondary education. It is congruent throughout review of the research that if students with disabilities are informed and provided with training and strategies then they are finding success at the post-secondary level. This project guide is an exceptionally informative and comprehensive resource of colleges and universities in the state of Michigan which will make the transition of students with disabilities to post-secondary classrooms a considerable reality. Information from all of Michigan’s private and public institutions of post-secondary education has been collected pertaining to the supports and programs they offer students with disabilities. This information can then be used to provide students with disabilities, a path of awareness as to the possibilities of post-secondary education in Michigan. This project guide can provide a means to empower students with disabilities by making the selection of post-secondary education a bit easier for students to manage. This project guide serves as a mechanism that is vital in finding post-secondary programs, appropriate services, and technological aids for students with disabilities in Michigan.