CDN provides resources on how to prepare for students with T1D going off to college for the first time.  Its REACH initiative works directly with campus leaders to inform them about T1D and how-to better support students. The initiative also works with other organizations to: “build consensus to better support student health and well-being, develop resources specifically designed for campus professionals, communicate best-practice guidelines and standard protocols, collaborate on university-specific initiatives and programs.”

 

CDN has campus chapters so that students are receiving direct support while in college.  Chapters hold consistent meetings where they share ideas, plan awareness events, and support one another around living with T1D.

 

It features upcoming special events and conferences, as well as information on current public policy and research in relation to TBI.  Additionally, it has a hotline to connect to a brain injury expert that will also point you to local resources, a marketplace (books, webinars, educational resources, etc), legal support, and opportunities to take part in current studies.  The website provides basic information on TBI, diagnosis, treatment, and what to expect in children/adults.  As mentioned earlier, the website provides an opportunity to connect with others with TBI. Directly on their site, there is a place to read others’ stories and to share your own.

 

Devices designed to help access information help scholars access the content/material and help them participate in activities/assignments/in class.  These devices include, but are not limited to speech recognition software, screen reading software, and communication boards.  This technology allows scholars who may not otherwise be able to produce homework assignments, notes, essays, use a calculator, etc., complete their tasks with speech-to-text technology. Communication boards can assist those scholars whose disability affects oral-motor skills.