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= = =Transition Resources: Supporting Students and Enhancing Success=

Below is a compilation of resources aimed at easing the transition from high school to college. In addition to these resources, institutions generally have specific resources tailored to meet the needs of various student groups. For example, Landmark College provides [|Coaching Services]  for students with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Learning Disabilities (LD). Ball State University provides the [|Faculty Mentorship Program]  for first-year students with disabilities (regardless of the type of disability).

 When preparing for college, it is always a good idea to browse that institution's Web site and look for resources that may aid in your journey. Identifying and mobilizing these resources is an important component of successfully navigating the college environment. Additionally, many institutions provide summer bridge programs aimed at preparing students for college life before the first day of classes. All of these programs, as well as the resources identified below can assist students with social, academic, and personal adjustment to the collegiate environment.

Video: "How Students with Asperger's Syndrome Make the Transition at Marshall University."
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**College: You Can Do-It**
[|www.washington.edu/doit/Brochures/Academics/college.html]

 College: You Can Do-It is a resource at the University of Washington focused on the transition from high school to college and beyond for students with disabilities. Two of the resources identified include a program [| Brochure]  and [| Video] . This information is useful for any student with a disability. A limitation to this resource is that there is a lot of information and the navigation is as user-friendly as it could be.

**Transition2College**
[|www.transition2college.com]

 Transition2College is a consulting firm that assists students with disabilities as they prepare for college. While they do offer fee-based services, the frequently asked questions page has answers to some useful questions that can assist in planning for success. This resource could be useful for students, parents/guardians, and counselors. This site could be seen as having a limited appeal because the information and services are generally fee-based.

===<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">**College for Students with Disabilities** === <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000099; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">[|www.disaboom.com/college-for-students-with-disabilities]

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> This comprehensive Web site, Disaboom.com, provides a wealth of information and resources for people with disabilities, as well as for caregivers. There are categories that assist individuals with assisstive technology and devices, resources for families and students regarding education, a subcategory that discusses college and what to expect in terms of supports, accommodations, and most importantly, independence. There is also a sub site that discusses studying abroad as a college student with a disability. The only limitation to this Web site is that it is not geared toward children.

===<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">**AHEAD Transition Resource Directory** === <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000099; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">[|www.ahead.org/students-parents/transitions]

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> The Association of Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) provides a list of nearly 40 resources that are available for students, parents, professionals, and employers and could assist in the transition process. This site is geared toward professionals in the field, but a particular section is directed toward students. This section, “Transition Resources A-Z,” provides links to sites regarding assisstive technologies, employment accommodations, community involvement, and legislation. Other areas of the AHEAD Web site also include informative features. One limitation of the site, in terms of it being a resource for students, is that it is more geared toward professionals.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">**Effective College Planning**
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000099; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">[|www.ccdanet.org/ecp/introduction]

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> Effective College Planning is a complete resource guide for students with disabilities. The guide assists students with transitioning from high school to college as well as providing additional links, timelines, technological assistance, and activities related to the transition process. It also provides a wealth of information for parents while helping them to understand their role in the process. This site is suitable for families, high school students, and adults.

===<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">**Differences from High School to College** === <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">[|cms.bsu.edu/About/AdministrativeOffices/DSD/CollegeTransition/HStoCollege.aspx]

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> This chart outlines the differences between high school and college for students with disabilities. The chart outlines differences in multiple areas including responsibilities, attending classes, instructions/teachers/professors, tests, and grades. This is a good resource for students and parents. It could also be used as a resource for professionals who work with students who are preparing to or are transitioning into higher education. This information has been adapted and can be found on multiple Web sites. One potential weakness of the site is that it links to specific resources for students who would be or are attending Ball State University. Those links would not be applicable to students attending another institution, but similar services could be sought at other institutions.

===<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 14pt; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">**Tips for Students with Disabilities to Increase College Success: College Survival Skills** === <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000099; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">[|www.education.com/reference/article/college-disability-success]

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> This site, useful for any age, lists study skills and strategies that prove to be extremely helpful as one transitions from high school to college. These “tips of the trade” are actual tips given by students who are either preparing for college or in college. There are also articles and information in the “Browse by Grade” category that walks you along the entire road to college. This soup to nuts Web site offers valuable information for students with disabilities.

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #008000; font-size: 18pt; font-style: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Disability Specific Resources
===<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">**Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA)** === <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000099; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">[|www.ldaamerica.org]

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> LDA is a non-profit organization aimed at advocating for people with learning disabilities. The organization has a number of resources aimed at parents, teachers, professionals, and adults. The two beneficial resources include the <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000099; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">[| Advocacy Handbook] <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> and <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000099; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">[| Transition to College] <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> article. Although the handbook is aimed at parents, students could apply some of these techniques as well when advocating for their needs in college. However, depending on the student’s age the information could be challenging to interpret and/or retain.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">**LD Online**
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000099; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">[|www.ldonline.org]

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> LD online covers the basics on learning disabilities and ADHD, but of particular importance is the range of topics covered on their site. Information on multiple learning disabilities, difficulties experienced, tips on dealing with academic and personal issues, and information on legislation is available to students in a variety of ways. One downfall is that the “kids/student” section is more geared toward the younger audience.

===<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">**Achieving in Higher Education with Autism/Developmental Disabilities (AHEADD)** === <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000099; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">[|www.aheadd.org]

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">AHEADD is a private organization that assists students with autism and developmental disabilities succeed in college. AHEADD supports students by providing coaching, and mentoring, as well as encouraging personal advocacy to succeed academically and social in college. A potential limitation of this site is that it provides fee-based services and is available in a limited number of areas.

===<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">**College Planning and Support Resources** === <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000099; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">[|www.okautism.org/oan/age-related/college-planning-and-support-resources]

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> This resource page was created by the Oklahoma Autism Network and provides a link to multiple transition resources for students with autism and other disabilities. Some of the resources focus on college preparation and planning, workforce preparation, and financial opportunities. A limitation of this site is that it does provide a lot of information, leaving the student or family to navigate through it. In addition, some information is specific to students in Oklahoma.

===<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">**Transitioning to College for Deaf Students. College? Now What? Resource Manual** === <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000099; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">[|www.nr.edu/cdhh/pdfs/transitioning.pdf]

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">This manual is a complete resource for students with a hearing loss who are considering applying to college. This manual informs students about the decision making process, application process, and the accommodations and supports available once accepted. This Web site is useful for oral hearing impaired students as well as ASL students. It is to be used in conjunction with a video that may only be purchased through the school. Attempts to find the actual video were unsuccessful.

===<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">**ADDitude: Living Well with Attention Deficit-ADHD College Survival Guide** === <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000099; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">[]

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">This guide helps individuals cope with the everyday challenges that come along with ADD/ADHD. ADDitude has compiled the very best resources and articles for individuals with Attention Deficit. There are specific categories for adults and high school/college students. There are sections for all ages regarding organizational strategies, managing time and academic supports. Within the school and Learning Disabilities category, there are subcategories that focus on accommodations, educational rights, organization, and college survival. This site is helpful for visual learners in that they provide printouts to assist with time management.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">**HEATH Resource Center**
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000099; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">[|www.heath.gwu.edu]

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The center is an online clearinghouse on post secondary education for students with disabilities sponsored by George Washington University. This Web site provides several modules for students with disabilities to become more familiar with the college application process, learn about college/on-campus life, and specific strategies such as interacting with professionals and staying on top of finances. These modules cover a range of topics, but are very text heavy without interactive components.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">**How-to-study.com**
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000099; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">[|www.how-to-study.com/study-skills/en/college/73/transition-to-college]

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Students who are new to the college environment, both with and without disabilities, often struggle meeting the demands of their new role as a student. How-to-study.com provides study tips and links to other resources to improve study skills and enhance academic success. This information is suitable for any student, as well as parents and professionals seeking to assist students with study skills and effective learning. One potential limitation to the site is that there are a multitude of factors that can affect students’ study and learning skills. This site does not cover every possibility.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">**Top 10 Study Tips**
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">[|blog.smu.edu/parents/2010/08/top_ten_study_tips_from_the_le.html]

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> This is a study resource focused on study tips for success. One of the biggest transitions for most students is the amount of new information and the way in which they prepare for classes, projects, and exams. This site offers 10 study tips to keep in mind when preparing for academic success in college. One potential limitation is that there are more than just the 10 study tips to keep in mind.

===<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">**Learning Strategies Development** === <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000099; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">[|www.queensu.ca/learningstrategies]

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">This is a Web site from Queens University in Canada. It provides resources for undergraduates, graduates, and others that focus on ways to be academically successful in higher education. Two specific pages stood out to me: <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000099; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">[|Undergraduate Students] <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> and Other Universities under <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000099; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">[|Resources] <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">. Both provide effective strategies to ease the stress and transition to the academic expectations of college. One potential limitation is that learning is a complex function and it is nearly impossible to cover all successful processes. That is up to each person to figure out for him or her self.

===<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">**Muskingum College Center for Advancement of Learning - Learning Strategies Database** === <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000099; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">[|www.muskingum.edu/~cal/]

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">A large quantity of strategies are compiled on this Web site and organized according to general purpose, content area specific l high school to college, and post-grad learning strategies. There is a great deal of information, but it is heavy on the text and has limited visual supports.

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #008000; font-size: 18pt; font-style: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Transition: School to Work
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The following organizations and Web sites provide information on the transition from school to college or work for students with learning disabilities. Click on the name below to go to the organization's Web site.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">**Entry Point!**
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">[|ehrweb.aaas.org/entrypoint]

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> Offers internship opportunities for students with disabilities majoring in science, engineering, mathematics, computer science, and some fields of business through their partnerships with major corporations and government agencies. A unique aspect about this resource is that it allows you to read about other students’ journeys in the programs.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">**DisabilityInfo.gov**
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">[|www.disabilityInfo.gov]

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">DisabilityInfo.gov is provides individuals with disabilities access to important information. The site provides access to disability-related information and programs available across the government on numerous subjects, including benefits, civil rights, community life, education, employment, housing, health, technology and transportation. A drop-down menu allows for quick access to the information being search for. It is highly interactive, allowing for social networking blog posting, and webinars.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">**EARNworks**
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000099; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">[|www.earnworks.com]

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">EARNworks is mainly geared towards employers by providing them information and assistance on hiring individuals with disabilities. Still, this site may help students looking to transition into the work force, or individuals with disabilities already working become more familiar with regulations and resources available to employers that must be translated to them. There is a specific section for jobseekers including job databases, as well as job coaching and vocational training, EARN is the premier recruiting source for jobseekers with disabilities, providing access to jobs openings and organizations that can help with careers.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">**Job Accommodation Network**
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000099; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">[|askjan.org]

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Job Accommodation Network (JAN) has a free consulting service that provides information on means to accommodations. There is information for employees, job seekers, and entrepreneurs regarding accommodations by disability and legislative information, equipment, methods, and modifications for persons with disabilities to improve their work environment. All information is specific to the disability including LD.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">**Licensing Exam Accommodation**
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Different graduate programs require entrance exams as well as licensing exams. Unfortunately the rules for accessing accommodations may vary based on the test creators. Below are two examples: Praxis and Bar Exams. The Praxis, which is run by ETS does not provide much information online, but does list a contact number. The Bar exam varies by state. The below link is to the New York State Bar exam site. The accommodation process for this exam requires filling out a form as well as providing supporting documentation. In other instances it may require that the information be filled out or provided by a licensed professional. ====<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">**Praxis (also applicable to the GRE)** ==== <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000099; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">[|www.ets.org/disabilities/accommodations]

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">**Bar**
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000099; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">[|www.nybarexam.org/ADA/ADA.htm]

===<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">**Career Opportunities for Students with Disabilities** === <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000099; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">[|www.cosdonline.org]

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">This site was developed to bridge the gap between university centers for disability and career services centers by collaborating to better prepare students with disabilities to be competitive job seekers. At a glance it seems to be employer oriented, as the links for students are not that noticeable. However, COSD Career Gateway and Full Access are two very useful links on this site. Career Gateway allows students to view job postings by diverse employers. COSD also sponsors summits, for which Full Access is a way to get more information and apply to attend them.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">**Getting Hired**
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000099; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">[|www.gettinghired.com]

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Here is another site that links job-seekers and employers. At first glance, the contrast adjustments for persons with visually impairments stood out. Other sites have this, but it wasn’t as noticeable. It is also suitable for people just entering the workforce, as well as seasoned veterans as it provides networking tools. Of particular notice to let’s say college students with disabilities is that it provides useful career services such as help building a resume, career assessment, interview training, as well as assistance finding jobs.

===<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">**U.S. Department of Labor - Office of Disability Employment Policy** === <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000099; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">[|www.dol.gov/odep]

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">This is a government program site. It is sort of a one-stop shop in the sense that there is a great deal of information spanning several areas related to employment. This may make it a bit overwhelming. Still, it covers topics such as resources for self-employment and a greater abundance of job training resources not seen elsewhere. Furthermore, information regarding layoffs, retirement, health benefits, and work wages gives new and experienced employees tools while in the workforce. Of particular importance is a section on individuals’ decision to disclose his/her disability. This can be helpful as it answers questions on why, what, when, and how to disclose their disability.

<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #008000; font-size: 18pt; font-style: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">Rights, Responsibilities, and Advocacy
===<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">**Learning Disabilities Association of America** === <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000099; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">[|www.ldaamerica.org]

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">This site was mentioned earlier, but is particularly relevant to this section as it seeks to enhance quality of life by promoting advocacy, research, and service. Specifically, a section under the category “Resources” titled, ‘Disability Rights and Advocacy provides several links to other Web sites providing up to date information on laws and an online tutorial on how to “make your case.” It would be easier to find if it had it’s own category, as it was embedded within other areas.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">**Mobility International USA**
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000099; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">[|www.miusa.org]

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Mobility International USA (MIUSA) is an internationally recognized non-profit with a mission to empower people with disabilities around the world to achieve their human rights through a variety of programs. Essentially it is a foreign exchange program for students with disabilities. The National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange looks to increase participation of students with disabilities in international educational opportunities. Another area is “International Development and Disability.” Programs within this domain aim to bridge the gaps of inclusion in other countries.

===<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">**National Center for Learning Disabilities** === <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000099; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">[|www.ncld.org]

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">“Age-Related Content” is a great link on the site as it provides ways to deliver age-appropriate information to student grades k-12, as well as college aged student, and adults with disabilities. It also provides resources for the home and those relating to transitioning. Furthermore, the legislative information here is much more concise and easy to navigate.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;"> The mission of the National Center for Learning Disabilities is to increase opportunities for all individuals with learning disabilities to achieve their potential. NCLD accomplishes its mission by increasing public awareness and understanding of learning disabilities, conducting educational programs and services that promote research-based knowledge, and providing national leadership in shaping public policy.

===<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">**Preparing for a Postsecondary Education (Office of Civil Rights)** === <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000099; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">[]

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">The Office of Civil Rights prepared information for students with disabilities who are preparing for higher education. The resource outlines the students right and responsibilities, as well as information about the responsibilities of the institution.

===<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-style: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">**Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education: Know your Rights and Responsibilities** === <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000099; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline;">[|www.msugf.edu/students/DisabilityServices/pdfs/PreparingForPostSecEducation.pdf]

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">This Web site informs students with disabilities about their rights and responsibilities as well as the responsibilities that postsecondary schools have towards the students. This site provides students with information about the obligations of a postsecondary school to provide accommodations and supports to ensure that the school does not discriminate on the basis of disability. In addition, this provides students and families with answers to questions regarding academic adjustments, accommodations, documentation and issues regarding discrimination.