College Readiness Seminar for Students with Disabilities on October 14th
Thu, October 14, 2021 | 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Save the date for a virtual event! Texas Workforce Solutions Vocational Rehabilitation Services will host a College Readiness Seminar for Students with Disabilities on October 14, 2021, from 1:30 - 3 PM. Representatives from area universities will be speaking to parents and students who plan to enroll in college. Register to attend here: https://bit.ly/3kMrybt.
LIST OF SPEAKERS
Mary Kate “MK” Kahrhoff, J.D., M.S.Ed.
Assistant Director of Student Accessibility and Resources
The University of Texas at Tyler | 1:35-1:50 PM
—Learn the difference between high school and college accommodations
Sylvia Frank, Director of Student Support and Disability Services Quinten Bates, Academic Coach & Student Support Services
Wiley College | 1:50 - 2 PM
—Know your rights 101: Self Advocacy In The Classroom
Dr. Rae Lundy, AVP - Student Health, Counseling & Wellness
Wiley College | 2-2:10 PM
—Keeping Students Engaged
Kyle J. Mutz, M.A. - Director, Disability Resource Center
Lamar University | 2:10-2:20 PM
—Excelling With A Disability In College
Tonja Blase, Director - Office of Disability Services
Texarkana College | 2:20-2:30 PM
—Navigating College With A Disability
Natalie Buuck, Disability Services Coordinator
Stephen F. Austin State University | 2:30-2:40 PM
—Disability disclosure and SFA support services
Celia Ranniger, Financial Aid Advisor
Angelina College | 2:40-2:50
—FAFSA and financial aid
Jeremy Duncan and Shannon Carithers, TWS - VR Services
—General Overview of VR and closing comments


