Resources for Students with Disabilities
Resources
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Know Your Rights & Responsibilities
Students with disabilities should be well informed of their rights & what post-secondary schools must provide. From this site, you can download a brochure that describes students' rights & responsibilities as well as a Q&A section.
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National Center for College Students with Disabilities
Federally funded resource for students with any type of disability that plans to pursue higher education.
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Landmark College
START (Success, Transition, Awareness, Resiliency, Transformation): fully online program specifically designed for students with disabilities who need key resources & support with academics & social skills as they transition to college.
Think College
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Think College Search Engine
The only directory of its kind, Think College Search features information on 327 postsecondary education programs for students with intellectual disability
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Think College Home Page
Curated resources on some of the most critical topics in inclusive postsecondary education
Local Resources
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Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
Any high school student with a disability who may need assistance in preparing for, obtaining, or maintaining competitive employment or postsecondary schooling can be referred for services.
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Southwest Training Services
Offers career exploration, job shadowing, career/college fairs, subsidized employment, tutoring/mentoring, certification exams and more for students with an IEP or 504.