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This program is open to law students with all types of disabilities, including learning disabilities. It matches law students with practicing attorneys, taking into account the students' interest in being matched with lawyers who have disabilities, the types of disabilities, geographical location and practice areas of interest.

Information on an APA program that supports psychology students with disabilities, disabled psychologists entering the field and psychologists in the field who develop a disability.

A member organization involved in the development of policy and the provision of support services for people with disabilities in higher education programs.

A network of interdisciplinary Centers advancing policy and practice for and with individuals with developmental and other disabilities, their families, and communities.

Organization aims to enhance health professions education and to improve access for people with disabilities to health, health education and health care services.

Works to educate and support pre-professionals and professionals in acquiring evidence-based knowledge and skills to provide state-of-the-art practices in services for students with disabilities.

Program funded through the National Science Foundation designed to increase participation of individuals with disabilities in challenging academic programs and careers.

Supports technical assistance and professional development activities for faculty and administrators in institutions of higher education to improve their ability to provide a quality postsecondary education for students with disabilities.

GRADE's mission is to improve the accessibility of distance education for students with disabilities throughout the nation by providing technical assistance, training and research.

Information about educational support services, policies, procedures, adaptations and opportunities at American campuses, vocational-technical schools and other post-secondary training entities.

Information from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) on the IPEDS, a single, comprehensive system designed to collect data from all institutions and educational organizations whose primary purpose is to provide postsecondary education.

Focus on promoting the integration of all individuals, including those with disabilities, into all aspects of school, work, family and community life.

Comprehensive list of resources relating to the education of people with disabilities, including fact sheets on accomodating students with vision impairments and other disabilities.

Web site for the University of Maine's Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service, which provides interdisciplinary education; research and evaluation; community services and dissemination of resources to enhance the lives of individuals with disabilities and their families.

Provides resources that serve youth with disabilities transitioning into the workforce, including materials for workforce development professionals, the disability community, employers and policy makers.

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.

Information from the National Center for Education Statistics regarding postsecondary education.

Information from the American Bar Association on scholarships from other organizations that are available for law students with disabilities.

State resource sheets from the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY) help you locate organizations and agencies within your state that address disability-related issues, including governors and U.S. senators, state agencies serving children and youth with disabilities, state chapters of disability organizations and parent groups and parent training and information projects.

Information from the National Center for Education Statistics regarding students with disabilities and their participation in postsecondary education.

Information geared toward teens including community service options, how to pay for college, information about military service and how to register to vote.

A part of the University of Texas at Austin, the Center consists of an interdisciplinary team of professionals at the university level, persons with disabilities from state, regional, and local communities, statewide service providers, and advocacy organizations working together to ensure that people with developmental and other disabilities are fully included in all levels of their communities and in control of their lives.

Publication from the National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth is designed for youth and adults working with them to learn about disability disclosure. This Workbook will help young people make informed decisions about whether or not to disclose their disability and understand how that decision may impact their education, employment and social lives.

Computer-based testing has been called the "next frontier in testing" as educators, testing companies and state departments quickly work to transform paper and pencil tests into technology-based formats.

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The 411 on Disability Disclosure: A Workbook for Youth with Disabilities
Publication from the National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth is designed for youth and adults working with them to learn about disability disclosure. This Workbook will help young people make informed decisions about whether or not to disclose their disability and understand how that decision may impact their education, employment and social lives.
Students.gov
Information geared toward teens including community service options, how to pay for college, information about military service and how to register to vote.
Job Accommodation Network (JAN) Educational Resources
Comprehensive list of resources relating to the education of people with disabilities, including fact sheets on accomodating students with vision impairments and other disabilities.
State Resources for Children & Youth with Disabilities
State resource sheets from the National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY) help you locate organizations and agencies within your state that address disability-related issues, including governors and U.S. senators, state agencies serving children and youth with disabilities, state chapters of disability organizations and parent groups and parent training and information projects.
National Collaborative on Workforce & Disabilities for Youth
Provides resources that serve youth with disabilities transitioning into the workforce, including materials for workforce development professionals, the disability community, employers and policy makers.