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     *  Autism After High School: College, Transition Programs,

         and More Recorded Virtual and put on YouTube

 

     *  College is Possible for Students with Intellectual Disabilities!

 

         *  Preparing young adults with disabilities for college Special

         Needs Alliance

 

      *  College Disability Services

 

      *  Hudson County Community College

 

     *  Bergen County Community College Turning Point Program

 

     *  The College of New Jersey Career and Community Studies

        (CCS) Program

 

 

Autism After High School: College, Transition Programs, and More

Recorded Virtual and put on YouTube

 

Laura McKenna, PhD, Director of Parent Support and Outreach, Cope Center for Autism

Understanding what happens after high school is a big unknown for many parents with autistic children. Common questions include:

  • What happens after age 21?
  • Will college provide my child with sufficient support?
  • My child isn’t ready for work or college. What other options exist?
  • What resources exist that will help me care for my adult child?

 

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College is Possible for Students with Intellectual Disabilities!

 

 

Students with intellectual disability can go to college. Learn more at the “Think Higher. Think College.” public awareness campaign website (www.ThinkHigherEd.net). There’s a new video and extensive resources to support and expand college options for students with ID.

 

The “Think Higher. Think College.” campaign is part of the Think College Inclusive Higher Education Network’s work to promote inclusive postsecondary education (IPSE) opportunities for students with intellectual disability. The goals of the campaign are to increase knowledge of inclusive college options, share information about the benefits and outcomes of students with intellectual disability attending college, and offer people ways to spread the message:

“Think Higher. Think College.”

 

You can also find more information on education after high school on the SPAN website by clicking her.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preparing young adults with disabilities for college

Special Needs Alliance

 

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College Disability Services

 

Things to know about college disability services

 

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 Hudson County Community College 

 

To reach and apply for the Hudson County College accessibility resources center

 

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Bergen County Community College

Turning Point Program

 

The Turning Point Program is a two-year postsecondary experience for young adults with intellectual disability interested in academic, vocational and social enrichment. Students participate in a career pathway credentialing course and have the opportunity to graduate with professional industry recognized credentials as…

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Center for Adult Transition: Program Options

Based on individual goals and needs, programming may include some or all of the following components: Enhanced Support for Students To support successful transition to post-secondary education and adult employment and to enhance social and life skills for greater independence, the Center…

 

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The College of New Jersey

Career and Community Studies (CCS) Program

 

A four-year college-based certificate program for young adults with intellectual disabilities ages 18-25.  This program is designed to prepare students for adult life through academic rigor, career discovery and socialization as part of a diverse community of learners.

 

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