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ABI Program Admission Requirements

Candidate Requirements

  • Brain injury occurred after age 12.
  • Be age 18 or over (or have completed high school).
  • Be willing and able to fully participate in the program.
  • Demonstrate ability to function independently within the college setting.
  • Have sufficient receptive and expressive language skills and memory to follow instructions.
  • If candidate has seizures — must have seizures under reasonable control.
  • Be free of blatant psychoses and/or behavioral problems.
  • Be free of dependency on non-prescription drugs.
  • Complete ACCESS application for services after ABIP intake appointment.

Verification Requirements

  • Primary verification of brain injury needs to be by a medically-based physician, psychologist, speech-language pathologist, or occupational therapist. Medical records are sufficient.
  • Release form for medical records.
  • ACCESS Verification of Disability.
  • Additional support documentation may be requested at intake appointment.

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