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Transition - School to Community

Transition - School to Community

PACER 2019  
 NEW Inclusive Postsecondary opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities. 

BEAUTY SCHOOLS 
 Trade school guide for students with disabilities.  

COLLEGE   
Planning guide for college-bound students to ensure they understand accommodations and supports provided to college students with learning disabilities.

COLLEGE 
This guide covers all aspects of college life for students with disabilities, including common challenges, tools for overcoming these obstacles, and perhaps most importantly, expert tips for achieving high academic performance.

College resources for students with disabilities, the ultimate guide

COLLEGE 
 List of helpful resources for students with disabilities.  Provides links to disability specific resources and Section 504.

COLLEGE  
US most disability friendly campuses 

COLLEGE [ONLINE]  
 Best online degrees and programs
 NOTE: OCECD does not endorse any of the programs or colleges listed on this website.

COLLEGE [ONLINE] 
Provides information about learning disabilities and online colleges.  
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COLLEGE [ONLINE]
 https://www.collegedegreesonline.com/         

An extensive 2017 resource page for college students with disabilities. It covers everything that students with disabilities need to know before attending college, both in-person and online.

COLLEGE [ONLINE] COMPUTER RESOURCE 
This resource has created a student laptop buying guide, along with a list of online schools that offer free laptops. 

COLLEGE [ONLINE] OHIO 
Search online for accredited schools and scholarships.

COLLEGE [ONLINE] OHIO  
 More than 160 colleges and universities throughout Ohio offer some form of online education and many of them feature bachelor’s and graduate degrees that can be completed entirely online. Ohio is also one of first states to adopt the Quality Matters process, a method of assessing and certifying online and hybrid programs. Currently, Ohio has the largest pool of faculty who are trained in accordance with the QM rubric, perhaps one of the reasons why 30% of postsecondary students in the state are receiving some amount of education in digital form.

best online colleges in Ohio 2015-2016    

With this comprehensive guidebook, students can learn how distance learning opportunities can help achieve educational and career goals.   

COLLEGE [ONLINE] FINANCIAL AID 
Lists financial aid for online colleges and application process.

COLLEGE [ONLINE] FINANCIAL AID 
Financial Aid Information for Online College Students

COLLEGE [ONLINE] 
OnlineU aims to help students obtain college degrees without taking on the burden of massive debt. We provide unbiased rankings based on the factors you care about most - affordability, accessibility, and quality - to help you find the best possible match.

COLLEGE [ONLINE] MASTERS DEGREES   
Distance learning for students with disabilities.
COLLEGE [ONLINE]  Guide to Finding Accredited Online Degrees:  

COLLEGE [ONLINE] EDUCATION DEGREES 
We recently updated our guidebooks for special education programs to better help new and returning students understand the changing academic landscape and curricula for these programs. These resources can be found here:   - 

COLLEGE [ONLINE] ACCOUNTING DEGREES 
Assists those interested in a career in accounting.  Includes information about jobs in the field, degree requirements, and a list of scholarships

Graduate school success for students with disabilities--scholarships, support resources, and expert insight for achieving an advanced degree        

College Resources for Students with Disabilities includes a guidebook      
An overview of the different levels of online education, covering the curriculum, graduation requirements, and kinds of students best served by each type of degree.

COLLEGE [ONLINE] 
Higher Education for Students with Disabilities Rights, Resources and Accredited Online Schools

COLLEGE [ONLINE] COST
Resource discusses the costs of obtaining an online college degree.  
NOTE: OCECD does not endorse the purchase or use of any products or services listed on this website.

COLLEGE [ONLINE] COST College Without Debt  
Tapping Financial Resources Outside of Student Loans for Your College Degree  

COLLEGE [ONLINE]  
Resource guide for parents of students with disabilities--understanding aDa, Section 504, IDEA and IEP

COLLEGE SECTION 504 
 List of useful resources for students with disabilities.  Provides links to disability specific resources and Seciton 504.

Provides information about learning disabilities and online colleges.  
NOTE: OCECD does not endorse any services or programs listed on this website.

Disability resources for college students--campus and community support, expert advice & rights for students with disabilities

COLLEGE     
This guide covers topics, such as, transitioning into college, rights of students with disabilities, disability documentation, scholarship and other helpful resources for students with disabilities.

COLLEGE 
Students with Disabilities--2017 resource guide for students looking to enroll with a university, uncover financial aid and scholarship information, or looking for information about campus student life. 

COLLEGE  
AHEADD organization is a comprehensive college support system, helping students with disabilities excel both academically and socially.

COLLEGE 
 Going to College is a comprehensive website that serves as a guide for teens with disabilities transitioning into college life. 

Disability Friendly Colleges
 Provides useful links and college information including interactive charts of more than 75 disability friendly colleges and their services.

The College Experience Program (CEP), is an innovative educational experience designed to offer young adults with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to pursue a unique curriculum, in a residential college setting. 

for students who are planning to attend college and who are currently being served on an IEP or 504 plan. Website information, program availability, and eligibility requirements are listed as well as any fees required.
  • In-college career preparation strategies for post-graduate success
  • Common job-hunting challenges and actionable solutions
  • Proactive resources for a successful jump from college-to-career

COLLEGE AUTISM 
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COLLEGE BUSINESS DEGREES  Rider University
 Business programs and resources for entrepreneurs or graduates with a disability.
 NOTE: OCECD does not endorse any services or products advertised on this website. 

COLLEGE COMPUTER SCIENCE MASTER DEGREES 
Computer Science Master Degrees offers extensive and up to date information about the careers and salaries available for those with cybersecurity, computer science, and computer engineering degrees. This resource center provides in-depth articles such as "Top Certifications for Developers" and "Cyber Security Resources: Blogs, Podcasts, and Education" so readers can learn more about computer science topics and prepare to join the workforce.  

guide to help students learn about career opportunities in behavioral and mental health sciences industry

COLLEGE CYBERSECRITY DEGREE/CERTIFICATION 
Find your cybersecurity degree or certification--A Resource, for cybersecurity-related educational opportunities.

COLLEGE CYBERSECURITY DEGREE  
How to build a successful career in cybersecurity

COLLEGE CYBER DEGREE HUB
provides students with useful, unbiased information on different security degree programs, schools, and employment opportunities.

COLLEGE CYBER MASTER DEGREES 
Lists scholarships by date for application and by specific disabilities.
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Provides resources for career in data science.  
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listed on this website.

COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID FOR HEARING IMPAIRED 
Scholarships and financial aid for students with hearing loss.  
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COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID 
Advertised as a fully accessible guide to scholarships for students with disabilities.  
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COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID    
 Scholarships for students with disabilities.
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COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID DISCLAIMER:  
 the Ohio Coalition does not endorse or recommend any products advertised in this publications.

Like other scholarship providers, there are general disability scholarships that only require the applicant to have a disability and those that may be offered to applicants with a specific disability. The scholarships listed below come from numerous sources, but their main intent is to help disabled students meet their higher education needs and career goals while lessening the financial burden.

COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID 
Financial aid for college students with disabilities--how to find and apply for scholarships, loan forgiveness and other tuition assistance.

COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID 
 Resources for students with disabilities 

COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID
There are also special financial aid and scholarship opportunities for students with disabilities. The purpose of this guide is to focus on these financial aid opportunities and discuss how to take advantage of them.

Search for college scholarships by academic major, athletics, art, ethnicity, first in family, GPA, minority, music, state, name or type.

COLLEGE FINANCIAL AID 
Includes both general and disability-specific scholarships and tips on applying plus additional sources of financial aid

COLLEGE FIRE SCIENCE DEGREES  
comprehensive set of courses that focus on the various facets of fire safety engineering


Resources for student with disabilites--new to U.S. Higher education

COLLEGE MEDICAL ASSISTANT DEGREES 
 www.medicalassistantdegrees.net   Information on medical assisting programs and careers for people with disabilities.   

COLLEGE MENTAL HEALTH 
Helps college students learn how to identify mental health.  NOTE: OCECD does not endorse the use or purchase of any products or services on this website.

COLLEGE PROJECT AWARE--STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH OHIO
Cuyahoga, Warren and Wood County ESCs


guide to help students learn about career opportunities in behavioral and mental health sciences industry


COLLEGE READING 
resource discusses strategies for reading at the college level
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Speech disorder resources for college students  --disability services, scholarships, degrees, etc.  
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COLLEGE VISUALLY IMPAIRED 
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A new research-based program designed to give students like you support throughout college.

COLLEGE  VISUALLY IMPAIRED  
Visually Impaired College Students : Guide to Visual disabilities--how colleges help visually impaired students succeed.  

COLLEGE  VISUALLY IMPAIRED  
Visually Impaired College Students  Helping students with visual impairments: resources, tools and technology to foster school success 

After Hours Programming helps teach the fundamentals of web development and not just programming. We help teach beginners and anyone interested in how to create amazing websites through programming and design tutorials. We have provided a great list of resources, support and tutorials to help anyone learn programming and the essential to creating an amazing website.

COMPUTERS LAPTOPS 
Provides an in-depth look at laptops and chromebooks.  
Note: The Ohio Coalition does not endorse the purchase of any products featured on this website.  

DEAFBLIND 
Secondary transition manual for students who are deafblind

DEAFBLIND DEAFBLIND 
Postsecondary transition manual

DBTAP postsecondary transition consultation for students with combined hearing-vision loss

DOWN SYNDROME
 Lists colleges, scholarships, etc. for students with Down Syndrome .  
 NOTE: OCECD does not endorse the purchase or use of any products advertised on this website.

How to write resume if you have dyslexia or a learning disability.  
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Includes information about Americans with Disabilities Act [ADA] and job search and job ideas for people with disabilities. 
Note: OCECD does not endorse any services discussed or advertised in this resource. 

Guide to finding a job for students with disability. Claims to contain only verified and useful information

EMPLOYMENT  
 "Zippie is a resource site for job seekers who want to empower their career asperations with knowledgeable data." 

EMPLOYMENT 
Career guides to help find jobs; 100+  jobs for people with disabilities  
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EMPLOYMENT OOD  
OOD launched a new job portal called OODWorks.com. The site allows potential consumers to learn about OOD’s Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) services and complete an online application. This provides a more streamlined process in their pursuit of employment. Individuals interested in VR services are encouraged to visit the portal where they can watch an orientation video about the employment process, take a brief self-assessment and apply online.

EMPLOYMENT   
 
learn about navigating the path to employment as a person with a disability, and find how to evaluate an employer’s standards of accessibility, accommodation and acceptance in order to find the right career fit.

EMPLOYMENT  
 Compiled by Joseph Flanagan. This is a disability career resource guide that covers a wide  variety of areas for the modern day including transitional programs, job seeking strategies, resources for employers, People-first Language and online community groups.

Disability.gov’s Employment section offers a broad range of resources about finding a job. In addition, we have developed this guide to connect you with programs, services, government agencies and organizations that can help you find information about career planning and job training, employment laws and regulations and job accommodations and supports

EMPLOYMENT 
 If you are a person with a disability and you’re looking for a job, you’ll find plenty of trustworthy resources to help you in your search. This page also has lots of credible information about public policy, employer compliance, and issues facing disabled individuals in the workforce. Find links to advocacy groups, government agencies, and informative articles. There are also plenty of helpful tools for families, employers, and caregivers.


EMPLOYMENT  
 Job Accommodation Network releases transition training module for youth called Bridging the Gap Across Transition 

EMPLOYMENT 
 Guide for Job Seekers with a Disability- Rights and Accommodations Under the ADA


Here’s how to respectfully hold meetings with or onboard a disabled colleague

ESTATE PLANNING/GUARDIANSHII 
 Planning for bright tomorrows--estate and future planning  for Ohioans

Comprehensive set of courses that focus on the various facets of fire safety engineering

FOSTER CARE -- TRANSITION  
 Essential money management for youth transitioning out of foster care  
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GUARDIANSHIP 
 Guardianship in Ohio

READING FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS
 Resource discusses strategies for reading at the college level
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READING FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS 
 Improving your reading comprehension skills in college.  Helps older students understand the reading demands in college and offers top strategies, tools, and advice to develop their comprehension and speed

RESUMES 
 Career guide for people with disabilities Note: OCECD does not endorse any products or services advertised on this website.

RESUMES 
How to write resume guide for people with disabilities, including high school students.  OCECD does not endorse any produces or services advertised on this website. 


 SELF-EMPLOYMENT   
 NOTE: OCECD does not endorse the use or purchase of any products or services advertised on this website. 

SELF-EMPLOYMENT 
 Provides self-employment resources for people with disabilities who want to launch their own business. 

TEXTBOOK SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE 
 Perlego is an online university textbook service.  
 NOTE: OCECD does not endorse the purchase of this service.   

Trade school guide for students with disabilities.  Provides general information about postsecondary education options and procedures for getting accommodations, etc.  
 NOTE: OCECD does not endorse any products or services listed on this website.

Ohio Department of Education and Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities Ohio Transition Support Partnership (OTSP) 

TRANSITION  AUTISM SPEAKS  
 Transition tool kit

TRANSITION OSERS 
 Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services, US Dept of Education
 Transition guide--to postsecondary education and employment for students and youth with disabilities 

TRANSITION  
 Managing your child's transition to adulthood

TRANSITION DEAFBLIND 
 Secondary transition manual for students who are deafblind

TRANSITION DEAFBLIND DEAFBLIND  
 Postsecondary transition manual

DBTAP postsecondary transition consultation for students with combined hearing-vision loss

TRANSITION  DOWN SYNDROME 
a brand new NDSS resource guide "Valued, Able & Ready to Work: Employing Individuals with Down Syndrome." The purpose of this guide is to educate employers on the importance of hiring individuals with Down syndrome by highlighting benefits, suggesting tips for success, identifying some challenges, sharing success stories and providing resources.

TRANSITION PACER 
 The Learning Center informs parents and others about major components of transition to adulthood for youth with disabilities. Explore relevant articles and current resources that will help youth meet their goals for life after high school.

ODE information on  Secondary Transition Requirement for Students with Disabilities: Pursuant to Senate Bill 316, all individualized education programs (IEPs) that are written after September 24, 2012, are required to address specific requirements for transition services beginning no later than the first IEP to be in effect when a child is fourteen (14) years of age and updated annually thereafter. etc 

TRANSITION
Discover topical information, e-news, publications, events and more. Information on more than 25 diverse topics in secondary education and transition including an overview, answers to commonly asked questions, research abstract, emerging practices, and more. NCSET's online newsletter is loaded with information and links to publications, events, funding opportunities, Web sites, and other useful national resources-all searchable and at your fingertips.

VISUALLY IMPAIRED CAREERS 
an educational guide on job and career options for blind or visually impaired individuals.
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VISUALLY IMPAIRED COLLEGE 
Resource guide for students with visual disabilities.  Focus is on transition age and college students.  
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VISUALLY IMPAIRED COLLEGE 
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VISUALLY IMPAIRED COLLEGE 
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COLLEGE  VISUALLY IMPAIRED  
Visually Impaired College Students : Guide to Visual disabilities--how colleges help visually impaired students succeed.
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COLLEGE  VISUALLY IMPAIRED  
Visually Impaired College Students  Helping students with visual impairments: resources, tools and technology to foster school success  

TRADE SCHOOL  
Trade school guide for students with disabilities NOTE: OCECD does not endorse any product or service included on this website. about trade schools

VOCATIONAL EDUCATION [ADULT]
Vocational training for adults with special needs
Ideas that work, Office of special education programs, U.S. department of education.