Great Websites

For Students and Parents

Kids as Self-Advocates!
(www.fvkasa.org)
Youth with disabilities who model leadership and the power of self-advocacy in schools, communities, families and places of employment.

ThinkCollege.net
(www.thinkcollege.net)
Provides information and links for students, family members and professionals interested in finding out more about college and career possibilities.

Eastern Alliance
(www.eastalliance.org)
Promotes the participation of students with disabilities (grades 9-16) in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics academic programs and careers.

HEATH Resource Center
(www.heath.gwu.edu)
A national clearinghouse on postsecondary education for students with disabilities with information on educational support services, policies, procedures, adaptations, and opportunities at American campuses.

The PACER Center
(www.pacer.org)
A parent network that fosters educational opportunities and enriched quality of life to youth and young adults with disabilities.

NCSET
(www.ncset.org)
The National Center on Secondary Education and Transition, offers technical assistance and disseminates information about transition options for youth with disabilities.

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For Educators

Association Higher Education And Disability (AHEAD)
(www.ahead.org)
Serves the educational, information and networking needs of its members who are largely disability service providers.

The New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE)
(www.nebhe.org)
Promotes greater educational opportunities to assist leaders in the assessment, development, and implementation of sound education practices and policies. Also provides leadership to strengthen the relationship between higher education and the economic well-being of New England.

College Ready New England Initiative
(www.nebhe.org/content/view/125/146)
A program of NEBHE that unites businesses, government and education in all six New England states to develop strategies to increase economic competitiveness and well-being of our region through expanded college participation and success.

Nellie Mae Education Foundation
(www.nmefdn.org)
Promotes accessibility, quality, and effectiveness of education, especially for underserved populations through grants and technical assistance to programs focused on improving academic achievement. Also sponsors research and conferences that examine critical issues in education in order to advance knowledge within the educational field and influence policy at the state, regional and national level.

Careers

The National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth (NCWD/Youth)
(www.ncwd-youth.info)
Assists state and local workforce development systems serving youth with disabilities.

Career Opportunities for Students with Disabilities
(www.cosdonline.org)
Bridging the gap between Career Services, Disability Services and employers, for students with disabilities.

ENTRY POINT!
A program of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) offers paid, 10-week internships and semester co-ops in major companies throughout the United States to students with disabilities.

Rights and Advocacy

U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
(www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr)
Seeks to ensure equal access to education through enforcement of civil rights.

Financial Aid

Resources on financial aid for students with disabilities:

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