COLLEGE POSITIVE VOLUNTEERISM HELPING K-12 YOUTH TAKE STEPS TOWARD POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION © 2011, Michigan Campus Compact. All rights reserved
Overview Being a College Positive Volunteer for Youth and Adults with Disabilities MCC’s One-Page Resource Questions and Comments © 2011, Michigan Campus Compact. All rights reserved
BEING A COLLEGE POSITIVE RESOURCE TO YOUTH/ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES © 2011, Michigan Campus Compact. All rights reserved
College Resources for Youth and Adults with Disabilities CPVs can be powerful resources to youth and adult learners as they explore their post- secondary options Those with disabilities may not know that there are resources available to help them overcome college access barriers CPVs who are knowledgeable about these resources can be great college ambassadors for the youth and adults they serve © 2011, Michigan Campus Compact. All rights reserved
Inspirational College Access Resources © 2011, Michigan Campus Compact. All rights reserved There are a number of online resources that CPVs can use to inspire youth and adult learners with disabilities to explore their college dreams Empowering stories from Michigan citizens with disabilities: faces-one-voice.html faces-one-voice.html Famous/successful individuals with disabilities: modem/DisFamous.htm modem/DisFamous.htm Testimonials from college students with disabilities: ources/videos.shtml ources/videos.shtml
College Access FAQs and Civil Rights Disaboom.com has created many resources for people with disabilities regarding preparing for and attending college: students-with-disabilities students-with-disabilities The Association of Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) compiled a list of college questions frequently asked by youth and adults with disabilities: parents/students parents/students The U.S. Dept. of Education created a guide outlining the rights and responsibilities of individuals with disabilities as they transition to college: ocr/transition.html ocr/transition.html Also available for free in printed format. Can be ordered from the website. © 2011, Michigan Campus Compact. All rights reserved
Disability-Friendly Colleges All post-secondary institutions are required to provide accommodations to student with disabilities Some campuses place a very strong emphasis on being inclusive of all students. The following sites compile lists of campuses that strive to meet the needs of students with disabilities. Physical Disability-Friendly Colleges > “Disability Friendly College Guide” under Main Menu Learning Disability-Friendly Colleges Colleges with Experience in Serving Autistic Students © 2011, Michigan Campus Compact. All rights reserved
Resources for Youth and Adults with Intellectual Disabilities © 2011, Michigan Campus Compact. All rights reserved The website has compiled many resources for youth and adults with intellectual disabilities. This site contains many features that will help these individuals think about, plan for, and receive a post-secondary education, including: Checklist on Applying for College – Found under the “Getting Started Tab” Educational Coaching – Advice for seeking and working with an education coach Helpful Hints – Tips on how to succeed in college as a student with a disability Financial Aid - Both traditional and non-traditional financial aid options are described Other Education Options – Post-secondary options beyond 4-year college are discussed
Scholarships for Youth and Adults with Disabilities There are several online databases with scholarships for individuals with disabilities Incight Scholarships php php ProyectoVision – Bilingual Website > Opportunities Michigan College Access Portal p/Search > Users can search by their personal characteristics, including disability p/Search © 2011, Michigan Campus Compact. All rights reserved
MICC’s One-Page Resource MCC has created a one-page resource outlining the resources discussed in this presentation This portable resource can be used while you are volunteering with youth and/or adults with disabilities © 2011, Michigan Campus Compact. All rights reserved **Special thanks to Cathy McAdam of DiversAbility for her input and assistance during the creation of this document and presentation**
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