Additional Information
Database of assistive technology and rehabilitation equipment, including price and information on more than 25,000 assistive technology products.
Accommodations for Testing for Adults with Disabilities
Accommodations in testing are available for adults with documented physical disabilities as well as learning disabilities, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and emotional or psychological disabilities.
Adult Education & People with Disabilities
Facts, federal research, state-run sites and additional links for helping people with disabilities in adult education.
Program administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service which allows people of all ages and backgrounds to obtain help paying for education in exchange for a year of service.
Center for Applied Special Technology
Researches and develops innovative technologies to expand opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
College Opportunities On-Line (COOL)
Find schools in COOL's database of more than 9,000 trade schools, colleges, and universities and then search for financial aid information.
Department of Veterans Affairs Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment Service
Information on rehabilitation programs leading to suitable employment for people with disabilities.
Federal Resources for Educational Excellence (FREE)
General Educational Development (GED) Testing Service
Get answers about the GED test at the official site.
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.
Home page of LSA, a program that supports service-learning programs in schools and community organizations.
National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD)
National service program that puts the experience and talents of seniors across the country to work getting things done in their communities through the Foster Grandparent, Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) and Senior Companion Programs.
National Service-Learning Clearinghouse
Comprehensive information on all dimensions of school-based and community-based service-learning.
Occupational Outlook Handbook 2006-07 Edition
Nationally recognized source of career information designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives.
Office of Personnel Management (OPM) e-Scholar Web Site
Provides students, parents and career professionals with information on educational opportunities offered by federal government agencies or partnering organizations.
Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA)
Information on RSA, which oversees formula and discretionary grant programs that help individuals with physical or mental disabilities obtain employment and live more independently through the provision of such supports as counseling, medical and psychological services, job training and other individualized services.
State Higher Education Agencies
Student Gateway to the U.S. Government
The student gateway for a wealth of information from the federal government including how to plan and pay for college.
U.S. Department of Education Information for Financial Aid Professionals (IFAP)
A site for financial aid professionals, banks, lenders, institutions and guarantee agencies containing technical publications, regulations and policy guidance on the administration of the Federal Student Aid programs.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Education Service
Get information about eligibility and applying for Montgomery GI Bill education benefits.
A site where young people can pledge at least 4,000 hours of community service over their lifetime.
