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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]Just so you know, which you probably do, every school is bound by law to give the child 504 accommodations [/b](for now, anyway).  My LD kid was at a small private college and transferred to a large public.  The large was actually better about accommodations.  It is not a good place for a kid without the EF to be independent, though.

Your search will depend on which accommodations are needed (how much. Handholding for lack of a better terminology).  Some schools that hand hold more may not be as academically challenging for a very bright kid.[/quote]

This is incorrect. This is only for K-12 education. Colleges can do whatever they want, which is why this is great question. [/quote]

No.  Colleges do not have to give IEPs and remediate but they are bound by the ADA.  [/quote]

Of course they are, but they don’t have to give extended time or any of the things that are considered usual in a school setting. Many parents are not aware that the IEP or 504 don’t just “got with” their kid. Many professors and schools will not feel that things like extra time or quiet setting are reasonable requests. And many students get extra help from parents or their special ed team with organizing their workload in high school. That’s why it’ important to research in advance to see what schools are truly accommodating and have great access to necessary supports and which ones constantly push back and refuse requests. 
https://adata.org/factsheet/postsecondary[/quote]

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