Postsecondary Education

Education doesn't stop after high school. Many students with disabilities may feel discouraged about going onto postsecondary education, but they are very capable of doing so and should feel they can. There are opportunities out there that accommodate to their needs and provide them with a great postsecondary education that can lead towards a career goal. The following resources can help this student find what they are looking for in postsecondary education.

Resource # 1:
http://www.unf.edu/dept/disabled-services/

This website link leads you to the University of North Florida's Disability Resource Center. This site talks about the accommodations that UNF can make for students with disabilities. It also has contacts for those interested in the On Campus Transition program that UNF offers. I have recently had the opportunity to learn about the On Campus Transition program and it is a wonderful program that allows students from 18-22 (regular college age) to get education after high school and preparation for the real world.

Resource # 2:
http://www.heath.gwu.edu/files/active/0/postsecondary_advising_strategies.pdf

This website link is for strategies for advising students with disabilities that are moving toward postsecondary education. I think it is really important that the parent or guardian, teacher, and others involved know the different techniques and strategies to advise this student in the right direction. This website link is in PDF format and provides great strategies for those seeking postsecondary education.

Resource # 3:
http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/transition.html

This website has great information for the student and guardian of the student that is seeking to get a higher education. This is pamphlet that addresses some answers to common questions that students and guardians may have regarding the process of postsecondary education.