Disability Education: Resources for Parents and Students
Understanding online college accreditation can mean the difference between getting financial aid for a worthy degree, or paying for an education that turns out to be worthless. Know what to ask so you can tell the difference.
We hear it over and over again – you need to have experience in order to get hired. But how do you get that experience if you need it to get the first job? One possible solution is volunteering. And for college students with disabilities, AmeriCorps...
College Students with Disabilities Find Opportunities with AmeriCorps
If you don't need a certificate or degree, you can take free online classes at top schools like MIT and UC Berkeley. Boost your resume or simply expand your horizons with online learning.
Online and downloadable textbooks are hard to find, but a great plus for college students with disabilities. We’re not talking about the usual printed textbooks that you buy online and have shipped to you, but about texts you access via computer....
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Gallaudet University Offers Supreme Deaf Education
Deaf, hard of hearing, and even hearing students with an interest in the deaf community can attend the world’s largest liberal arts school just for them. Gallaudet University offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees, with most classes online as well.
Students with Disabilities Get Internships, Permanent Jobs
College students and recent graduates with disabilities are eligible for internships and permanent jobs through the Workforce Recruitment Program. Find out how you can take part in campus interviews.
College Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
Students with disabilities who are going to college should start preparing in high school. Use these tips for gathering documentation on your disability, transitioning smoothly, and obtaining accommodations in higher education.
Parents of College Students with Disabilities: FAQs
Summary: When your child with disabilities considers going to college, a whole new set of questions regarding housing, assistive technology, food service and more pop up. Get them answered here.
100 Things Every College Student with a Disability Ought to Know
This little book packs a big punch for students with disabilities wondering how to navigate the college environment and come out on top. Practical advice from their peers answers questions from arriving on campus to classroom success strategies.
Students with Disabilities Go High Tech
High School/High Tech is a unique private/public collaborative readying high school students with disabilities for employment in companies that generate or utilize high technology.
Disability Law: Comparing the ADA, Section 504 and IDEA
Three laws regarding disability and education govern American children with special needs from kindergarten through college. See how the ADA, Section 504 and IDEA compare on key points.
Online Learning for Students with Disabilities: Great Option for Access
Online learning offers several advantages for students with disabilities, but it’s important to check out how accessible the programs are.