Empowering Neurodiverse College Applicants

Join our enlightening webinar hosted by JRA Educational Consulting featuring experts, Lynda Kommel Browne and David Browne.

6:30 PM on October 11, 2023

We cordially invite you to partake in an enriching webinar aimed at demystifying the college admissions process for neurodiverse students. Our rich history spans 40 years, guided always by our mission to provide personalized guidance that aids each student in turning college dreams into reality. This webinar is a step further in that direction, especially curated for students with unique learning needs. For this webinar, we invited special guest, Lynda Kommel Browne, a financial advisor with a focus on disability financial planning to share her research, which is was developed from interviews with 40 different college disability offices.

Webinar Highlights:

  • Identifying Right-Fit Colleges: Uncover the strategies to select colleges that nurture the individual strengths and needs of students with learning differences, disabilities, or mental health conditions.

  • Evaluating Disability Office Services: Learn how to assess the support services available, ensuring a conducive learning environment for your student.

  • Optimizing College Funding: Delve into the benefits of ABLE & 529 Tax-Favored Savings Plans, and how they can be leveraged for funding college education.

  • Maximizing Admission Success: Acquire actionable insights to position neurodiverse candidates favorably in the admissions process.

Reserve Your Spot:

About our Host

Ann LaFemina

Ann, with a rich background as an educator and college admissions consultant, embarked on her journey in Long Island, New York, aiding college-bound students. Her initial foray into college admissions was driven by a desire for better support for her own children's educational endeavors. Transitioning to a private consulting practice post-2008 upon moving to southwestern Florida, she expanded her expertise especially in aiding aspiring visual and performing arts students. Throughout her career, whether through her consulting practice or while leading the college counseling program at Cardinal Mooney High School in Sarasota, Ann has always emphasized personalized guidance to help students present their unique selves effectively to college admissions. Her dedication earned her The Outstanding Service Award in 2022 at Cardinal Mooney. As a part of the JRA team now, Ann continues her passionate endeavor, providing strategic, innovative, and thorough counseling to students and families, navigating them through the complex, dynamic landscape of college admissions.

Our Presenters

Lynda Kommel Browne

Lynda Kommel Browne is a devoted advocate and financial advisor specializing in disability, mental health, and incapacity planning across all ages. Her recent discussions with Disability Services Offices of over 30 colleges have furnished invaluable insights on supporting students in choosing the right-fit college and accessing requisite disability services.

David Browne

David Browne is a seasoned independent admissions and educational consultant. His extensive experience has empowered numerous students with learning differences, guiding them seamlessly through the college admissions process.

Together, Lynda and David will provide a contemporary, comprehensive overview, enabling attendees to gather actionable strategies for supporting neurodiverse students on their journey to college success.

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