Colleges and Post Secondary Learning --

Meeting the Needs of those with Disabilities

(This page was last updated on December 25, 2002)

  • 25 Questions for Finding the Right College
    • The author of this article has been working with LD college students since 1982. He is currently the LD counselor at University of Nevada at Reno and an educational consultant who assists high school students and their families to find the appropriate college.
  • Assistive Technology for Postsecondary Students with Learning Disabilities
    • An increasing number of students with learning disabilities are attending postsecondary institutions. To meet the educational demands of these students, support service providers will likely rely on assistive technology. This article lists types of assistive technology appropriate for use with persons with learning disabilities at the postsecondary level and discusses ways in which assistive technology enhances learning.
  • Choosing a College for Students with Learning Disabilities
    • This is a good list of questions that could/should be asked when picking the right college.
  • Fin-Aid: Financial Aid for Disabled Students
    • I have connected this link directly to this site's disability page, but there are other categories which may be worth checking out in regards to locating financial aid. Go back to their home page to see the full list of possibilities.
  • Foundation for Exceptional Children Scholarship Awards
    • The Foundation for Exceptional children accepts applications for funding to be applied toward full-time, post-secondary education or training. Post-secondary education or training includes two and four year undergraduate college programs or vocational, technical or fine arts training programs.
  • Getting Ready for College: Advising High School Students with Learning Disabilities
    • This is a good article (and a bit long) for learning disabled students thinking about going to college.
  • HEATH Resource Center
    • The HEATH Resource Center of the American Council on Education is the national clearinghouse on post secondary education for individuals with disabilities.
  • Independent Living and Community Integration Research
    • This document has been written by the National Center for the Dissemination of Disability Research NCDDR. It looks like a useful tool in helping folks think about the transition process for folks with disabilities.
  • Landmark College
    • This is the only fully accredited college in the country designed exclusively for students with dyslexia, attention-deficit disorder, and/or specific learning disabilities.
  • National Center on Secondary Education and Transition
    • The National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (NCSET) coordinates national resources, offers technical assistance, and disseminates information related to secondary education and transition for youth with disabilities in order to create opportunities for youth to achieve successfulfutures.
  • Post Secondary Educational Options
    • Here is a brief article from the Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDAA) on the issue of post secondary school options.
  • Secondary to Postsecondary Education Transition Planning for Students with Learning Disabilities
    • The National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities (NJCLD) is concerned that many students with learning disabilities do not consider postsecondary education options (2- and 4-year colleges and vocational schools) because they are not encouraged, assisted, or prepared to do so. The NJCLD believes that many students with learning disabilities should select postsecondary education options and that they can succeed in their pursuit of them if transition plans are designed and implemented effectively.
  • Self-Advocacy for College Students with Learning Disabilities
  • Students with LD and the Search for College Financial Aid: A Discussion of Options and Resources
    • For college-bound high school juniors and seniors, the fall semester can be a stressful time. In addition to classes and homework, the list of college-related tasks is long: SATs loom, there are campus visits to arrange, essays to write, recommendation letters to gather, and financial aid options to explore. Prospective college students with learning disabilities (LD’s) face the added challenge of finding a college where the approach to providing accommodations engenders confidence that their particular needs will be understood and addressed.
  • Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education: Know Your Rights and Responsibilities
    • More and more high school students with disabilities are planning to continue their education in postsecondary schools, including vocational and career schools, two- and four- year colleges, and universities. Students with a disability, will need to be well informed about their rights and responsibilities as well as the responsibilities that postsecondary schools.
  • Successful Strategies for College-Bound Students With Learning Disabilities
    • In this article, the authors address teachers and parents who prepare students who are learning disabled (LD), or have attention deficit disorder (ADD) or attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD), for postsecondary training or education.
  • Summary of Test Accommodations for the SAT and ACT for Students Who are Learning Disabled 1999-2000 School Year
    • Although disagreements remain on what constitutes a reasonable test accommodation, and therefore, each case must be evaluated on its own merits, major testing agencies have set forth guidelines and policies on the provision of test adjustments for students with LD. What is known is that test modifications can make a significant difference in leveling the playing field and improving scores for students who are LD.
  • Tips for College Bound High School Students with Diagnosed Learning Problems
    • The transition to college is a difficult and exciting time for all students; however, it can be especially challenging if you have a diagnosed learning or attention problem. You will need to be prepared to handle many situations on your own and you'll face choices you have never made before. Your success rests on your ability to make decisions in your own best interest.
  • University/Education Disability Information
    • An amazing listing for this category!
  • Vocational Resource Listings
    • This links listing is created by The Disability Link Barn. It is very comprehensive!
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