Resource Library

Points to consider when researching and applying to post-secondary college options designed for students with diverse learning needs.

Access College:The Student Lounge has resources designed to help you learn more about how to prepare for and be successful in postsecondary education and careers.

AccessComputing helps people with disabilities successfully pursue undergraduate, graduate degrees, and employment in computing fields

Accessible College provides a variety of services to help students flourish and thrive in college. They provide students with the skills they need to have a successful transition to higher education. Services compliment the work that a student may be doing with a guidance/college counselor or college consultant.

Access College: The Student Lounge provides a program for students who have an interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics to come together, learn, and seek a career in STEM. 

This guide features a list of scholarships for students with disabilities. The scholarships represent only a small sampling of financial aid programs available to students with disabilities such as autism and blindness. The guide also highlights resources, such as federal agencies and advocacy organizations, that students with disabilities may find useful in their search for financial assistance.

The DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology) Center is dedicated to empowering people with disabilities through technology and education.

This article outlines your rights and responsibilities as a student with disabilities, and the duty that postsecondary institutions owe to you. It also explains the obligations of higher education institutions to provide academic accommodations—such as auxiliary aids and services—to avoid discrimination on the basis of disability.

This scholarship provides up to $20,000 over four years to students who demonstrate a passion for technology, leadership in their communities, and financial need. Applicants must be planning to attend a two- or four-year college or vocational school in the U.S. and pursue a degree in an eligible field. Through its application process—which includes an essay on technology innovation and a recommendation letter—the program supports self-advocates in articulating their goals and planning for a successful transition into adult life and the workforce