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Post-High School Options

As a person with a learning disability, you have many choices to make about your future beyond high school. Maybe you'll go directly to college, or perhaps you'll explore other educational or work opportunities such as an apprenticeship, a technical institute, or the military. No matter which route you choose, we have information that will help you move forward.

Planning for College - Colleges for Learning Disabilities
E-Book: Getting a Job 101 E-Book: Getting a Job 101
We have developed a new e-book, Getting a Job 101, filled with resources and tools that will help you find the job you love to enjoy. We will also prepare you for challenges that may arise in the workplace as a result of having a learning disability. More >
Accessing Support Programs in College Accessing Support Programs in College
Being a beginner all over again is tough - whether you're starting a new job or the first year of college. Here are some tips on finding the social and academic support you'll need. Social When you're faced with a whole new group of people at freshman orientation, remember that th... More >
Getting Access to Assistive Technology in College Getting Access to Assistive Technology in College
Are you a high school student who uses assistive technology (AT) in school as a way of compensating for your learning disability? Do you have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) that requires your school to provide you with a personal talking word processor, an electronic keybo... More >
University Programs University Programs
College offers a wide range of potential benefits to all students. For some, a two-year or four-year college or university program may lead to a career-entry job. For others, a college degree may lead to graduate school or professional training. Your experiences both in and out of cl... More >
Life Skills Program Life Skills Program
Some people with learning disabilities need more intensive services than a community college, university, or vocational-technical school can offer. Life Skills programs are post-secondary educational programs that help young people learn skills needed for independent living. These p... More >
Military Programs Military Programs
You may be interested in the highly structured and physically active life offered in the military. Because military training involves programmed skill development with lots of practice and repetition, it may be a good option for people with certain kinds of learning disabilities. How... More >
Preparing for Post-Secondary Education: College Versus Vocational Training Preparing for Post-Secondary Education: College Versus Vocational Training
When parents begin planning for their child’s transition from high school to post-secondary education, it is important to remember that the concept of post-secondary education is not synonymous with college. There are many venues where education can occur, many of which do not invo... More >
What Students with LD Need to Know About Applying to a Four-Year College What Students with LD Need to Know About Applying to a Four-Year College
If you’re in high school and you’re thinking about going to a four-year college, you’ll be happy to learn that today, more than ever before, there are many options and opportunities in post-secondary education for students with learning disabilities (LD).It also means that you h... More >
Paying for Your Assistive Technology in College Paying for Your Assistive Technology in College
If you’re a student with a learning disability (LD) and you rely on assistive technology (AT) to succeed, you’ll want to know what resources may be available to you in college.Once you provide sufficient documentation of your learning disability, your college is responsible for pr... More >
Going to a Two-Year College: Is It the Right Choice for You? Going to a Two-Year College: Is It the Right Choice for You?
There are many reasons for going to a two-year college that should be taken into consideration when deciding which direction you’d like to follow when you graduate from high school. Don’t think of a two-year college as a second-choice option or one that holds less value. Many stud... More >