Submitted by: BestColleges.com Prospective college students with disabilities will find that many campuses are equipped with offices and services that address accessibility, accommodation, and assistive technology for a diverse range of needs. Student services offices and disability coordinators at many colleges work to make campuses inclusive environments through specialized advocacy, support, and academic services. [Tweet… Read more

By Jackie Nunes, Wondermoms.org Young people are more connected and tech-savvy than ever, but there are a surprising number of things many of them don’t know how to do – and it’s not just writing in cursive or driving a stick shift. Many college students didn’t send in their absentee ballots in the recent election… Read more

  Being prepared to obtain and keep a job is not an easy task for anyone, and for people who live with a disability, these life moments often carry with them even more challenges. Fortunately, there are several resources and options for people with disabilities who want to become gainfully employed. Understand Job Readiness There’s… Read more

While traditional employment can be difficult for people with disabilities, owning your own business can provide a better opportunity for success. If you create your own business from the ground up, you can tailor it to suit your specific needs and make sure than you are not facing any disadvantages in the workplace. Here are… Read more

PACER’s National Parent Center on Transition and Employment encourages families to dream big about the future of their youth with disabilities. We “inspire possibilities” by sharing success stories and useful strategies to help families and youth achieve their independent living, employment and post-secondary education goals. In order for this to happen, it is important that… Read more

The Center for Online Education is an independent organization providing students with resources to help succeed in an online college. They help students find affordable, quality academic programs that prepare them for a rewarding career. As another school year approaches, there are still a large number of students that are undecided about furthering their education. For… Read more

Miller Career and Transition Center is the very first career and transition center for the Los Angeles Unified School District. They work promoting inclusion in the community stressing the acknowledgment of the hard work and commitment of schools, families and communities in creating inclusive opportunities for all children regardless of disability, gender, ethnicity, language, health status, etc. Visit… Read more

Summer is a great time for exploring post-secondary education. Increasingly, colleges and universities are offering academic support services to students with disabilities. Students and their families may want to inquire about the availability of these services as they research and visit different campuses. Some states and school districts are also developing concurrent enrollment programs with colleges and universities… Read more