Here at the DSS Office, we understand that families of students with disabilities are transitioning to college just as much as their student. Up until now you have served as your student's advocate to ensure that their rights have been met and that they were receiving an appropriate education. Now that they are enrolling in college, the roles will be reversed and your student will be expected to serve as their own advocate. Obviously you will still be involved in your student's life, but instead of steering the car, you will become the navigator to help ensure that they are utilizing all the resources that LMU has to offer.
The information on the following pages help to explain to families the confidentiality of disability records as well as differences in the law from high school to college. If you find that you have any questions, please contact the DSS Office at (310) 338-4216.
- Jane Jarrow's Letter to Parents
- Differences Between Secondary and Post-Secondary Education
- Confidentiality
- Frequently Asked Questions
The Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights (OCR) offers a helpful fact sheet to inform students of their Rights and Responsibilities. It provides questions and answers to assist Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education.
To learn more about DSS policies, please visit our Information for Students page.