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🏫CeDaR-Rated College Search

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Not all colleges treat disability the same way. CollegeCountdown uses CeDaR (College Disability Evidence-based Research) data to show you each school's real disability support level — from basic ADA compliance to Gold-tier structured programs.

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Understanding CeDaR support tiers

CeDaR (College Disability Evidence-based Research) is the national standard for evaluating college disability programs — created by the University of Minnesota's NCCSD.

🏅 Gold
Structured programs

Dedicated disability programs like Landmark College, Mitchell College, Beacon College. Structured support, smaller classes, embedded coaching.

🏅 Silver
Comprehensive DS office

Full-time disability services staff, documented accommodation processes, proactive outreach, and peer support programs.

🏅 Bronze
Basic compliance

ADA-compliant accommodations available upon request. Students must initiate all contact and manage their own accommodation letters.

Data source: NCCSD CeDaR Database · University of Minnesota · ~700 schools rated

What you see for each college

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CeDaR support tier
Gold / Silver / Bronze or unrated — the first filter for disability-friendly colleges
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DS office contact
Disability Services office name, phone, email, and website — pre-populated for each school
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Registration deadlines
When to register with DS, housing accommodation deadlines, and first-semester milestones
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Documentation requirements
What each school requires: psychoeducational evaluation recency, physician letters, IEP copies
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Housing accommodations
Specific housing accommodations available — single rooms, quiet halls, proximity to resources
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Graduation outcomes
6-year graduation rates for students with disabilities vs. general population

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