Below you will find links to information for people with disabilities who are interested in post-secondary education.
Office for Civil Rights http://www.ed.gov/ocr/transition.html
lLink to pamphlet, provided by the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) in the U. S. Department of Education, explaining the rights and responsibilities of students with disabilities who are preparing to attend post-secondary schools. This pamphlet also explains the obligations of a post-secondary school to provide academic adjustments, including auxiliary aids and services, to ensure the school does not discriminate on the basis of disability.
HEATH Resource Center http://www.heath.gwu.edu/
The HEATH Resource Center at George Washington University is the national clearinghouse on post-secondary education for individuals with disabilities. This federally funded program serves as an information exchange about educational support services, policies, procedures, adaptations, and opportunities at American campuses, vocational-technical schools, and other post-secondary training entities. Its website offers information about frequently asked questions, hot topics, publications, etc.
YOUTHHOOD.ORG http://www.youthhood.org/
This site is a place for youth to start thinking about what they want to do with the rest of their lives and to plan for the future. This Web site was built to help them plan for the future. What will they do after high school? Will they work? Go to college? Live in a place of their own? By using this Web site, you can plan for your future right now!
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INDEPENDENT LIVING RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Independent Living is defined as having control over one's life and participating fully and productively in society. Independent Living Coaches provide training and assistance to support individuals with disabilities to establish, live in and maintain a household of their choosing in the community
Below you will find resources about independent living for people with disabilities.
AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (APD) http://apd.myflorida.comThe is a state program that assists people who have developmental disabilities and their families. It also provides assistance to identify the needs of people with developmental disabilities and funding to purchase supports and services.
THE INDEPENDENT LIVING RESOURCE CENTER FOR NE FLORIDA http://www.cilj.com/
Anything a person with a disability would need to know about living independently in their community.
ADAPT
http://www.adapt.org/
This is an advocacy website for people with disabilities who are living or dream of living independently.
FLORIDA DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COUNCIL http://www.fddc.org/The Council was established to help plan individual and family-centered supports for those with disabilities in Florida. They also guide the development and administration of services for people with developmental disabilities by planning and funding research, innovations, and programs.
FAAST.org FAAST envisions a seamless supportive partnership between Florida business and government to provide assistive technology products and services which will enable persons with disabilities to participate in independent living, education, work and recreation from birth to death.
Below you will find resources about independent living for people with disabilities.
AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (APD) http://apd.myflorida.comThe is a state program that assists people who have developmental disabilities and their families. It also provides assistance to identify the needs of people with developmental disabilities and funding to purchase supports and services.
THE INDEPENDENT LIVING RESOURCE CENTER FOR NE FLORIDA http://www.cilj.com/
Anything a person with a disability would need to know about living independently in their community.
ADAPT
http://www.adapt.org/
This is an advocacy website for people with disabilities who are living or dream of living independently.
FLORIDA DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COUNCIL http://www.fddc.org/The Council was established to help plan individual and family-centered supports for those with disabilities in Florida. They also guide the development and administration of services for people with developmental disabilities by planning and funding research, innovations, and programs.
FAAST.org FAAST envisions a seamless supportive partnership between Florida business and government to provide assistive technology products and services which will enable persons with disabilities to participate in independent living, education, work and recreation from birth to death.
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Vocational Rehabilitation is a service provided to assist individuals with disabilities to gain needed skills to acquire and maintain employment.
Below you will find a few helpful sites for people with disabilities who want to know more about vocational rehabilitation.
INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY INCLUSION
www.communityinclusion.org/article.php?article_id=129
This site answers the frequently asked questions about vocational rehabilitation individuals with disabilities.
FLORIDA DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
http://www.rehabworks.org/
A statewide employment resource for businesses and people with disabilities. Provides a plethora of information for any person interested in obtaining more information about vocational rehabilitation services in Florida.
THE ABLE TRUST
http://www.abletrust.org/
The Able Trust believes that when people with disabilities want to work, they should. The Trust supports individuals and non-profit vocational rehabilitation programs throughout Florida with fund-raising, grant making and public awareness of disability issues.
Below you will find a few helpful sites for people with disabilities who want to know more about vocational rehabilitation.
INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY INCLUSION
www.communityinclusion.org/article.php?article_id=129
This site answers the frequently asked questions about vocational rehabilitation individuals with disabilities.
FLORIDA DIVISION OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION
http://www.rehabworks.org/
A statewide employment resource for businesses and people with disabilities. Provides a plethora of information for any person interested in obtaining more information about vocational rehabilitation services in Florida.
THE ABLE TRUST
http://www.abletrust.org/
The Able Trust believes that when people with disabilities want to work, they should. The Trust supports individuals and non-profit vocational rehabilitation programs throughout Florida with fund-raising, grant making and public awareness of disability issues.
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