Postsecondary Education
Postsecondary Resources for School Professionals

Identifying Postsecondary Options Applying to a College or Program Financial Planning for Postsecondary Education Disclosing a Disability/Requesting Accommodations Supporting Postsecondary Youth Programs for Youth with Significant Disabilities Resources Related to Postsecondary Education for People with Disabilities

This section provides resources for school professionals, as well as students and families, on the following postsecondary options for youth with disabilities:

College which includes two- and four-year institutions awarding associate, bachelor, and/or graduate degrees as well as some technical certifications.

Career and technical education (CTE) which focuses on career training offered by a variety of institutions and includes technical training, employability skills, work ethics, industry certification, and/or direct links to career paths. 

Apprenticeship which is composed of (1) paid on-the-job training with an employer and (2) classroom instruction directly related to the trade or industry in question.

Resources are organized in the following pages: 

Identifying Postsecondary Options - Resources for students who are looking for a college or program, including information on college readiness.

Applying to a College or a Program - Resources for students who are ready to apply to college, CTE, or an apprenticeship as well as for educators and family members who support them.

Financial Planning for Postsecondary Education - Resources and information on the financial aspects of college, CTE, and apprenticeship including scholarships, loans, grants, and employer-paid options.      

Disclosing a Disability/Requesting Accommodations - Resources on disclosing disabilities and requesting accommodations from a college or program.

Supporting Postsecondary Youth - Information on Disability Support Services and strategies for ensuring that students succeed in postsecondary education.

Programs for Youth with Significant Disabilities - Information on postsecondary options for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Resources Related to Postsecondary Education for People with Disabilities - Resources that (a) are "gateways" to research or other resources, (b) provide foundational information, or (c) may be of assistance to educators and families working with youth with disabilities.