“Exploring the possibil it ies of your future”

Sponsored by the Center for Students with Disabilities

Begin planning for life after high school by learning about disability services in acollege setting. Presentations will include information about admissions criteria,

disability documentation and services, living on campus, and panel discussions with

current UW -Whitewater students. Tour the UW-Whitewater campus and explore

on and off campus resources at our resource fair. Let us help you get a head start

on your future!

Friday, May 3, 2019 8:30 a.m. - 1:50 p.m.

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater University Center

Registration Available Online http://www.uww.edu/csd/resources/opening-horizons

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AND SPACE IS LIMITED

This event will provide participants with an opportunity to explore the world of post-secondary educationand the resources and services available at this level. Through speakers from various campus and off-campus

resources, participants will gather information during the following break-out sessions:

Admissions An opportunity to find out additional information from Admissions Staff on being admitted as a freshman or transfer student.

Autism Spectrum Transition to college for students on the Autism Spectrum. What students, parents, and others should know.

Campus Tours An opportunity to find out more about the UW-Whitewater Campus by taking a talking and walking tour with campus assistants.

Center for Students with Disabilities (CSD) Services An overview of the services provided by the Center for Students with Disabilities and how to access those accommodations and services. Information on documentation guidelines is included in this presentation.

Differences Between High School and College/Academic Accommodations Acomparisonofthedifferencesbetweenaccommodationsandservicesforcollegestudentswithdisabilitiesversushigh school students with disabilities. Session will also include an overview of widely-used academic accommodations.

Living on Campus What is living on campus like? Do I get to pick my roommate? How do I fit all of my stuff into my room? Answers to these questions and more.

UW-W LIFE Program Learn about a new postsecondary, on-campus program for young adults with intellectual disabilities.

Schedule of Events8:30 – 9:00 a.m. Registration and Resource Tables

9:05 – 9:25 a.m. Welcome

9:25 – 10:25 a.m. Campus Tours

10:30 – 11:15 p.m. Break-out Session A

11:20 – 12:10 p.m. Lunch on your own

12:15 – 1:00 p.m. Break-out Session B

1:05 – 1:50 p.m. Break-out Session C

C ost:There is no cost to attend this event. Pre-registration is required and space is limited.

Please include accommodation needs with your registration form. Accommodations and requests

received less than a 5 business days prior to the conference might not be possible. Only one

registration per group.

Registration Opens: March 1st, 2019 Registration Deadline: April 20th, 2019

http://www.uww.edu/csd/resources/opening-horizons