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Each year, Elizabeth C. Hamblet (college learning disabilities specialist and author of a book on preparing students with disabilities for college success) hosts a webinar by Jane Sarouhan, co-founder of J2 Guides, a gap experience consulting group. This year, they were joined by Caitlin Garman of Broad Futures, an internship program. They discussed:

• Common misconceptions about gap years and the benefits of hands-on, real-world experiences for all learners, including skills students gain
• Reasons why students take a gap year, including having time to address academic burnout, developing independent living skills, and improving mental health.
• Families’ concerns about losing academic momentum
• The importance of finding the right fit for each student and of being transparent about students’ specific needs and medications
• The goals of the Broad Futures program, including building confidence, independence, and real-world experience. Garman shares a case study of a student who benefited from the program



Read Hamblet's book, Seven Steps to College Success: A Pathway for Students with Disabilities," to learn more about changes in the laws as students with move to college, what they mean for the supports and accommodations provided, and how parents and professionals can prepare students for the environment: https://bit.ly/ECHbook

J2 Guides - https://j2guides.com/

BroadFutures - https://broadfutures.org/

See previous webinars:    • Gap Year Considerations for Students with ...  

You can also hear more from Sarouhan's partner on what families should know about gap experiences for students with learning disabilities and ADHD on Hamblet's free blog: https://bit.ly/ECHv13 They also talked to Hamblet for her book (see Step 5).