At Accessing College, our mission is to provide powerful tools and information to ensure that every college student with a disability is prepared to self-advocate and be successful. We provide webinars, courses, on-site training, and one-on-one academic counseling.

Helping Parents and Professionals Prepare Students with Disabilities for Successful College Transition.

Elizabeth C. Hamblet is a recognized author and speaker. She offers advice and makes presentations based on her professional experiences drawn from her 20+ years as a college -level learning disabilities specialist.

Blackburn and Beyond is a program designed to increase opportunities for young adults with diverse learning abilities. The only program of its kind in downstate Illinois, Blackburn and Beyond was founded with the idea that individuals never stop learning and growing, and – with the right goals and proper assistance – everyone has the ability to achieve more.

Beacon College was the first in the nation accredited to award bachelor degrees exclusively to students with learning disabilities and ADHD, and we remain committed to student success, offering academic and personal support services that help students achieve their goals. Beacon College is truly a community, welcoming, accepting, and supporting each member of it

Beacon offers the following to help you achieve your educational goals: Small class sizes and personalized attention, developmental courses designed to prepare you for college level material, Individualized academic mentoring with trained Learning Specialists, teaching that caters to your learning style and unique needs, courses that promote critical thinking skills, advanced technology incorporated into coursework, support services – included in the cost of tuition- to help you achieve both your personal and your academic goals, and opportunities to explore and push boundaries through College administered international programs