Adult & Basic Education
Adult Education & People with Disabilities
Facts, federal research, state-run sites and additional links for helping people with disabilities in adult education.
Department of Education Office of Vocational & Adult Education (OVAE)
Provides information, research and resources to help prepare young people and adults for postsecondary education, successful careers and productive lives.
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)
Frequently Asked Questions About College & College Prep
Answers to common questions related to college and college prep for students with learning disabilities and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
Get information about eligibility and applying for Montgomery GI Bill education benefits for veterans.
General Educational Development (GED) Testing Service
Get answers about the GED test, high school equivalency credential, at the official site.
Information for students with disabilities on educational support services, policies, procedures, adaptations and opportunities at American campuses, vocational-technical schools and other post-secondary training entities.
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.
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Comprehensive system designed to collect data from all postsecondary institutions and educational organizations. Find colleges and universities and data about these organizations on this site.
Library & Information Services for Individuals with Disabilities
Library Resources for People Who Are Blind or Have Physical Disabilities
Library of Congress & Persons with Disabilities
Library of Congress: User Interface for Digital Talking Books
Literacy Information aNd Communication System (LINCS)
Information and links to funding opportunities and resources for adult education and family literacy.
National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD)
Occupational Outlook Handbook 2008-09 Edition
Nationally recognized source of career information designed to provide valuable assistance to individuals making decisions about their future work lives. This information includes training and education needed, earnings, expected job prospects, what workers do on the job and working conditions.
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.
Office of Vocational & Adult Education: Mental Health Disabilities
Research and evaluations, noteworthy practices and links regarding mental illness and intellectual disabilities in adult education.
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
State Vocational Rehabilitation 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.
Testing Accommodations for Adults with Disabilities
Accommodations for testing are available for adults with documented physical disabilities, learning disabilities, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and emotional or psychological disabilities.
Provides information on educational opportunities beyond high school for learners of all ages.