Resources for Students with Disabilities
The Office of Student Learning Services (SLS) has developed a list of external resources which may be of interest to students with disabilities, their families and others within the community. This alphabetical list provides known resources but is not all inclusive. The opinions and information on the pages are associated with the parent organization; however, the content is believed to be helpful as you seek answers to key questions.
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Learn more about financial aid resources >>
General Resources
| Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD): The premiere professional association committed to full participation of persons with disabilities in post-secondary education. Visit Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) >> |
| DisabilityInfo.gov: The federal government's one-stop Web site for information of interest to people with disabilities, their families, employers, service providers and many others. Visit DisablityInfo.gov >> |
| DO-IT Center: Offers information to students with disabilities pursuing post-secondary options. Visit DO-IT Center >> |
| Great Lakes ADA Center: Provides resources, problem solving assistance for implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other related laws. Visit Great Lakes ADA Center >> |
| HEATH Resource Center: A national clearinghouse on post-secondary education for students with disabilities. Visit HEATH Resource Center >> |
| National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (NCSET): Offers technical assistance and disseminates information about transition options for youth with disabilities. Visit the National Center on Secondary Education and Transition (NCSET) >> |
| National Rehabilitation Association (NRA): The National Rehabilitation Association (NRA) is an organization of approximately 5,600 members working together to promote “ethical and state of the art practice in rehabilitation.” NRA seeks to be the premier organization nationwide connecting thousands of professionals in the area of vocational rehab. We are here to serve our members and provide them with up to date information on advocacy, issues and networking opportunities. Visit the National Rehabilitation Association (NRA) >> |
| PACER Center: A parent network that fosters educational opportunities and enriched quality of life for youth and young adults with disabilities. Visit PACER Center >> |
| Learning Ally (Formerly Reading for the Blind and Dyslexic (RFBD)): Founded in 1948 as Recording for the Blind, Learning Ally serves more than 300,000 K-12, college and graduate students, veterans and lifelong learners – all of whom cannot read standard print due to blindness, visual impairment, dyslexia, or other learning disabilities. Learning Ally’s collection of more than 70,000 digitally recorded textbooks and literature titles – downloadable and accessible on mainstream as well as specialized assistive technology devices – is the largest of its kind in the world. More than 6,000 volunteers across the U.S. help to record and process the educational materials, which students rely on to achieve academic and professional success. Learning Ally's Mission: Promote personal achievement when access and reading are barriers to learning by advancing the use of accessible and effective educational solutions. Visit Learning Ally (formerly Reading for the Blind and Dyslexic (RFBD)) >> |
| Rehabilitation Services Commission (RSC): Provides services leading to employment for people with physical, mental and emotional disabilities. Includes Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation (BVR) and Bureau of Services for Visually Impaired (BSVI). Visit Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission (RSC) >> Visit Pennsylvania Rehabilitation Council (for links to other states) >> |
| US Office for Civil Rights: Seeks to ensure equal access to education through enforcement of civil rights. Visit US Office for Civil Rights >> |
Disability Specific Information
ATTENTION DEFICIT/HYPERACTIVITY DISORDER
| CHADD is a leading non-profit organization for children and adults with ADHD. Visit CHADD >> |
| MyADHD: Is an organization that supports students, families, and teachers. Visit MyADHD >> |
DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING RESOURCES
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Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (CDHH): Provides academic and technical training to students who are deaf or hard of hearing. The Center strives to ensure the social well-being of students by providing the educational tools necessary for them to become successful.
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PEPNet: Provides resources and expertise that enhance educational opportunities for people who are deaf or hard of hearing--including those with co-occurring disabilities. |
LEARNING DISABILITIES
| LD Online: Provides information for children and adults with LD. Visit LD On-line >> |
Financial Aid Resources
| American Council for the Blind: Provides scholarships for students who are legally blind. Visit American Council for the Blind >> |
| American Federation for the Blind: Services and information for people with vision loss. Visit American Federation for the Blind >> |
| Chair Scholars Foundation Inc.: Provides scholarships for students with serious physical disabilities. Visit Chair Scholars Foundation Inc. >> |
| College Board: Scholarship search, educational loans. Visit College Board >> |
| FastWeb: Provides a customized college scholarship search based on a questionnaire. Visit Fast Web >> |
| Federal Student Aid (FSA): The U.S. Department of Education provides over $100 billion in grants, loans, and work-study for college or career school each year. Visit Federal Student Aid (FSA) >> |
| FedMoney.org: A comprehensive free full-text online resource on all U.S. government grants and student financial aid programs. Visit FedMoney.org >> |
| FinAid: Provides links to scholarships, loans, savings, and military aid. Also has a free scholarship search. Visit FinAid >> |
| Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA): Provide aid according to financial information and status. Visit Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) >> |
| Heath Resource Center’s Creating Options: Financial aid for students with disabilities. Visit HEATH Resource Center's Creating Options >> |
| Kaploan: Student loan information and consolidation of loans. Visit Kaploan >> |
| Scholarship.com: Create a profile and get immediate access to a full list of scholarship opportunities customized just for you. Visit Scholarships.com >> |
| Scholarship Resource Network: Contains a database of over 8,000 programs with a distribution level of over 150,000 awards for undergraduate and postgraduate students. This database also includes student loan forgiveness programs for those who have graduated from college and need alternatives for repayment. Visit Scholarship Resource Network>> |
| Student Loan Funding: Deliver more funding options and higher approval rates than any other student loan lender. Apply today for quick credit approval of your college loan. Also includes a Scholarship Search. Visit Student Loan Funding >> |