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.

Access Alaska encourages and promotes the total integration of people who experience a disability and senior Alaskans to live independently in the community of their choice.

Our programs include education and youth services, employment and training services, career development, family preservation, and support for individuals recovering from addiction, substance abuse, or incarceration.

The Disability Law Center of Alaska (DLC) is designated as the State of Alaska’s P&A agency. With offices in Anchorage and Juneau, DLC provides legally based advocacy to people with disabilities throughout Alaska.

Easterseals services for youth and young adults provides individualized, community-based programming and in-school supports to foster independent living as they transition with disabilities into the workforce or into post-secondary education. 

As you prepare to leave high school and enter adulthood, SILC's work directly impacts the independent living services available to you. Through their website and planning activities, you'll find information about:

Independent Living Philosophy and Rights Understanding your right to make choices about your own life and learning about the principles that guide independent living services in Guam.

Service Planning and Coordination Information about how independent living services are planned and delivered across the territory, including gaps in services and efforts to expand support.

Centers for Independent Living Connections to Centers for Independent Living that provide direct services and peer support to help people with disabilities live independently

Advocacy and Systems Change Learning about ongoing efforts to improve services and remove barriers that prevent people with disabilities from participating fully in their communities.

Consumer Voice and Control Understanding how people with disabilities can have a voice in shaping the services they receive and ensuring those services meet their actual needs 

Coordination with Other Agencies Information about how SILC coordinates with vocational rehabilitation and other disability agencies to ensure services work together effectively 

Through its Focus Areas, the HSRC provides practical tools, training, and guidance to support person-centered planning. Self-advocates can use the site to learn about affordable housing, supportive services, and strategies for transitioning from institutional settings to community living. With real-life examples and easy-to-navigate resources, the HSRC empowers individuals to take an active role in shaping their adult lives.

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.

Self-advocates can explore topics such as assistive technology, disability rights, college and career planning, and how to speak up for their needs. PACER’s resources include interactive workshops, personal stories, and practical advice for participating in IEP meetings and transition planning. By promoting independence and inclusion, PACER empowers young people to take charge of their goals and thrive in adult life