Students with Disabilities
Books | Vermont Web Links | Other Web Links | Scholarships | Software Resources
Books
Search our catalog online at http://www.vsac.org/LibrarySearch. Patrons may borrow books either by coming to the Resource Center in downtown Winooski, or by making an interlibrary loan request through their local school or public library.
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College Guide for Students with Learning Disabilities (2007) |
Call # 378.73 Sclafani |
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Colleges for Students with Learning Disabilities or AD/HD (2007) |
Call # 378.73 Peterson |
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Delivered from Distraction: Getting the Most Out of Life with Attention Deficit Disorder (2005) |
Call # 616.85 Hallowell |
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Financial Aid for the Disabled and Their Families (2008) |
Call # REF 378.3 Schlachter |
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Funding for Persons with Visual Impairments (2009) |
Call # REF 378.73 Schlachter |
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Guiding Teens with Learning Disabilities: Navigating the Transition from High School to Adulthood (2008) |
Call # 378.1 Roffman |
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Guiding Your Teenager with Special Needs Through the Transition from School to Adult Life: Tools for Parents (2007) |
Call # 371.91 Dolber |
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The K&W Guide to Colleges for Students with Learning Disabilities or Attention Deficit Disorder (2007) |
Call # 371.90474 Kravets |
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Self-Advocacy Skills for Students with Learning Disabilities: Making it Happen in College and Beyond (2007) |
Call # 371.92 Reiff |
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Survival Guide for College Students with ADHD or LD (2006) |
Call # 371.9 Nadeau |
Vermont Web Links
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities has compiled an extensive list of contact information for resources in Vermont — www.nichcy.org/Pages/StateSpecificInfo.aspx?State=VT
Pathways to Postsecondary Education for Students with Disabilities, published by the Vermont Family Network, covers parental roles, transition planning, self advocacy, traditional vs. nontraditional choices, the admissions process, and more (PDF) — http://www.vermontfamilynetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/PathwaysToPostSecondary.pdf
Stern Center for Language and Learning in Williston and White River Junction evaluates and teaches children and adults in all areas of learning, including reading, writing, spelling, math, oral language, study skills, and social skills — www.sterncenter.org/about
Vermont Family Network’s mission is to empower parents, families, children, and adults who have or are at risk for special needs to be effective advocates for their health, education, and well being — www.vermontfamilynetwork.org
VocRehab Vermont offers an extensive list of support groups, associations, and foundations in Vermont — http://vocrehab.vermont.gov/resources
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Other Web Links
HEATH Resource Center for Students with Disabilities, the national clearinghouse on postsecondary education for individuals with disabilities, offers information on financial aid sources, summer programs, finding colleges, and much more — www.heath.gwu.edu
Association on Higher Education and Disability offers FAQ pages for students and parents, as well as a listing of transition resources — www.ahead.org/students-parents
Federal Student Aid’s Funding Education Beyond High School: Audio Highlights introduces students to resources on deciding what to study, finding the right college, financial aid options, career choice, and more — www.federalstudentaid.ed.gov/audio
LD Online Guide to College & College Preparation provides a wealth of information on selecting a college and succeeding in school — www.ldonline.org/indepth/college
Learning Disabilities Association of America offers several resources, including an information sheet on postsecondary education options — www.ldanatl.org/aboutld/adults/post_secondary/post_secondary.asp
National Center for Learning Disabilities offers extensive information on post-high school options — www.ncld.org/college-aamp-work/post-high-school-options
National Council on Disability is a government site that covers student’s rights — www.ncd.gov/resources
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities offers resources for parents, information on IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act), and more — www.nichcy.org
Open Directory Project offers links to over 40 college programs and resources for students with disabilities — www.dmoz.org/Society/Disabled/Education/Colleges_and_Universities
ThinkCollege.net offers a searchable database of colleges that support students with intellectual disabilities, a discussion board where students share their experiences, a listing of resources for paying for college, helpful hints for college, and more — www.thinkcollege.net
U.S. Department of Education provides information for people with disabilities on a variety of topics, including education — www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/transition.html
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Scholarships for Students with Disabilities
Note: There are very few scholarships or grants for students whose only criteria is a disability.
DisabilityInfo.gov offers a listing of financial aid and scholarship opportunities — https://www.disability.gov/search/list?q=scholarships&filter_locations=national&andOr=and&format=html
Family Village School offers a page on scholarships for students with disabilities — www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/education/scholarships.html
VSAC's Scholarships pathfinder contains additional information on scholarships, including books and Web sites.
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Software Resources
VT Guidance Central is a web-based, personalized, self-guided program that provides comprehensive career, college, and education planning tools
You can use VT Guidance Central as a tool to:
- explore career possibilities
- plan the training you need for specific careers
- search for colleges/universities that fit your desired criteria (e.g., location, size, programs/majors, activities, costs)
- learn about financial aid options
- and much more!
Visit the VSAC Resource Center in Winooski to utilize other assessment, career, and education planning software tools.
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Compiled by: VSAC Resource Center, Updated: 11/10/11
The Vermont Student Assistance Corp. was established by the Vermont General Assembly in 1965 to help Vermonters obtain the information and financial resources they need to pursue their education goals beyond high school.
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