Disability Self Assessment  Students with disabilities are more
successful when they have a good understanding of their
difficulties, what they need, and where to go for help. The
questions below are designed to assess your knowledge of your
disability, needs, supports, and coping strategies. If you can
answer all these questions, you know yourself and your
disability much better than the average student does! You are
also likely to be a better communicator and self-advocate.  If
you have a tough time with this self-assessment or don't
understand why these questions are important, consider meeting
with your accessibility counselor to discuss your concerns.  
Disability Label and Descriptions    • How would you describe
your disability in your own words?   • How do professionals
describe your disability?   • How long have you had this label
and how do you feel about it?   • How did the professional come
up with this label or diagnosis? (For example, did you describe
certain symptoms or participate in medical