Colleges & Universities

Access America for Students

Gateway to a wealth of information from the federal government including how to plan and pay for college.

Auxiliary Aids & Services for Students with Disabilities

Reviews the obligations of higher education institutions to serve students with disabilities and includes answers to questions commonly asked by students and representatives of postsecondary institutions.

Gallaudet University

Comprehensive, multipurpose institution of higher education for deaf and hard of hearing citizens of the United States and of the world.

Law School Disability Programs Directory

In order to provide lawyers, law students and potential law students with disabilities, as well the the legal community, with the best available information, the American Bar Association (ABA)Commission on Mental and Physical Disability Law collects data from ABA-accredited law schools concerning their disability related programming.

National Directory of UCEDD Contacts

University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service (UCEDD) work with people with disabilities, members of their families and state and local government agencies. Through training, technical assistance, research and information sharing, they build the capacity of communities to sustain all their citizens, including those with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

National Technical Institute for the Deaf at Rochester Institute of Technology

A federally funded technological college for deaf and hard-of-hearing students, offering a variety of technical and professional degree programs as well as access and support services for students with hearing loss.

People with Disabilities & Postsecondary Education

Information on issues related to student preparation and access to postsecondary education, such as participation and persistence toward degree completion, financial aid barriers, interagency collaboration, personnel preparation and gaps in research guiding policy.

Postsecondary Educational Resources for Youth with Intellectual Disabilities

Information for students, family members and educators on postsecondary education programs that support youth with intellectual disabilities.

State Department's Student Disability Program

Information on the State Department's Student Disability Program.

State Higher Education Agencies

Contact information and Web site addresses for state higher education agencies, which provide information on education programs, colleges and universities, financial aid assistance programs, grants, scholarships, continuing education programs and career opportunities.

Things to Consider Before Deciding About College

New opportunities are being developed for youth with disabilities to reap the benefits of postsecondary education. This website contains information for prospective college students, family members and education professionals.

University of Minnesota Disability Services

This component of the Office for Multicultural and Academic Affairs works to ensure equal learning and working opportunities for students, faculty, staff and guests with disabilities by eliminating physical, programmatic, policy, informational and attitudinal barriers at the university.
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