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FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS |
| Resources for Students with Disabilities in Need of Financial Assistance Financial Aid for Students with Disabilities |
| Explanation of Vocational Rehabilitation Services |
| Information on selecting a college for the LD student from LDOnline: Guide to Postsecondary Information. Information to assist in the planning and selection process, plus lots of advice on creating a successful postsecondary education experience. |
| Rights and Responsibilities of Students with Disabilities A short guide to knowing and understanding the law and what it means to you |
| What is a Disability? A short guide to explain and describe disabilities |
| Accommodations for Students with Disabilities A short guide to explain accommodations and to help you determine if you need one |
| Transition of Students With Disabilities To Postsecondary Education: A Guide for High School Educators |
| OFFICE OF SCIENCE EDUCATION: LIFEWORKS Explore health and medical science careers. Advice on how to plan and prepare for a career in health and medical sciences. |
| Exceptional Nurse If you are a student with a disability considering a nursing career, this is the place for you. |
| Going to College To be successful, there are a few things you should know before your first semester in college. For example, did you know that when you get to college, you are the one responsible for getting your accommodations? “Going to College” will guide you through the process of getting accommodations and much more. |
| YouTube SWD: Tips for College Success by Marcus Engel Offers inspiration and motivation for first time college students - including lots of practicial advice to ensure a great college experience! |
FOR PARENTS |
| BERRY COLLEGE ASC Disability Services Handbook for Parents |
| An Open Letter to Parents of Students With Disabilities About to Enter College |
| A Parent's Guide to College A short guide to help you understand the transition process from high school to college for your child with a disability |
| Autism Research Institute |
| 2009 The State of Learning Disabilities A Report from the National Center for Learning Disabilities |
| Don't Mourn for Us by Jim Sinclair [This article was published in the "Our Voice," the newsletter of Autism Network International , Volume 1, Number 3, 1993. It is an outline of the presentation I gave at the 1993 International Conference on Autism in Toronto, and is addressed primarily to parents.] |
FOR CURRENTLY ENROLLED STUDENTS |
| BERRY COLLEGE ASC Disability Services Handbook for Students |
| Self Advocacy Steps you can take to help you be a successful student |
| ALTERNATIVE MEDIA ACCESS CENTER [AMAC] Student Center - check the status of orders, download electronic book files, and download assistive technology software |
| ADHD Information |
| Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic The nation's educational library for those with print disabilities. |
| Subject-Based Deaf and Hard of Hearing Internet Resources |
| Brain Foods that Help You Concentrate from WEBMD |
| ADHD in Adults from WEBMD |
| Diet for Stress Management from WEBMD |
| Articles For Individuals with Autism |
| National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange A comprehensive, one-stop resource for people with disabilities, and exchange and disability staff interested in study, work, intern, volunteer, research or teach abroad programs. The National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and administered by Mobility International USA. |
SCHOLARSHIPS AND INTERNSHIPS |
| Scholarships for students with a Learning Disability This page presents a short list of scholarships for students with learning disabilities. Due to the very large and growing number of students who claim to be learning disabled, such awards are often highly competitive. |
| Proyecto Vision - These scholarship opportunities are listed in chronological order, based on their application deadlines. The list includes scholarships that are specifically aimed at Latinos and students with disabilities. The scholarships listed here include scholarships for undergraduate and graduate studies. Most of them are available nationwide. If the deadline for a scholarship has already passed, but the scholarship is a good fit for you, follow the link to its website and get more information about it. These scholarships are awarded annually, and you may be able to apply for it next year. |
| Emerging Leaders Are you looking for a paid summer internship? |
| Google Lime Scholarship for Students with Disabilities For students enrolled in Computer Science or Computer Engineering programs. |
FOR RISING SENIORS AND GRADUATES |
Many MCAT examinees with disabilities require updated psychoeducational evaluations to have a current assessment of their accommodations needs. However, this can be an expensive undertaking. As an alternative for students, the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) has developed a webpage listing lower-cost university-based testing clinics: |
| Job Seeker and Employee Resources from DisabilityInfo.gov |
FOR HELP FINDING EMPLOYMENT |
| The ADA: Your Employment Rights as an Individual With a Disability |
| Career Opportunities for Students with Disabilities offers employment listings and training for graudates with disabilities seeking employment. |
| Diversity World A few ideas to help you with your job search. |
| Getting Hired.com Where people with disabilities gather, network, & find success in the workplace with employers. |
| National Organization on Disability Economic Participation: Finding Good Jobs |
| Centers for Independent Living offers a directory of independent living centers by state. |
| Disability and Business Technical Assistance Centers is a national network of centers that provide information, referrals, resources and training on the American with Disabilities Act. |
| GettingHired is a national employment portal connecting job seekers with disabilities with employers. |
| The Job Accommodation Network offers information on job accommodations for employees and employers. |
| Hire Disability Solutions.com |
| The Office of Disability Employment Policy offers employment policies and data. |
| Plan to Achieve Self-Support is a program that allows Social Security benefit continuation to individuals with disabilities to hlp them achieve work goals. |
| A listing of different states' Rehabilitation Services Offices |
| Ticket to Work provides appropriate services to help [Social Security] beneficiaries find and maintain employment. |
| The Workforce Recruitment Program is a federal program that connects employers and students with disabilities. |
| The Abilities Fund offers services designed specifically for individuals with disabilities interested in business ownership. They are the first and only nationwide community developer targeted exclusively to advancing entrepreneurial opportunities for Americans with disabilities. |
ARTICLES FOR PERSONS WITH AUTISM BY TEMPLE GRANDIN |
| Choosing the Right Job for People with Autism or Asperger's Syndrome (1999) |