Mr. Jeffrey A. Berk

Ncaa Eligibility: Student-athletes with Education-impacting Disabilities Mr. Jeffrey A. Berk

 This resource guide contains the following information:

• Definitions of disability terms
• A description of legal protections available for all students with disabilities
• Eligibility rules for NCAA freshman athletes
• Accommodations available for NCAA eligibility
• A data sheet to compute GPA
• Accommodations available for standardized testing
• Keys for success
• How to request accommodations in college
• A list of disability resources
• How to prepare for a disability service interview
• Frequently asked questions

This guide is not only useful for student-athletes with disabilities, but all college-bound students who may require accommodations in college.

• The target audience for "NCAA Eligibility: Student-Athletes with Education-Impacting disabilities":

a.) Students who have a learning disability, or other impairment that limits their ability to show their academic  knowledge.
b.) Special  Education teachers who work directly with these students.
c.) Guidance counselors who provide guidance to student-athletes and monitor that they are on track to earn NCAA Eligibility.
d.) Parents of students with disabilities who know their child's dream is to play college sports at the Division I or II level.
e.) Coaches  who work directly with athletes and college recruiters to promote their student-athletes to the many universities.