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Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Accessible Emergency Preparedness Information
Northeast Texas Public Health District
18 emergency preparedness topics available in formats accessible by Deaf, Blind,
or limited sight populations.
People with Disabilities in General
Accredited Online Colleges and Accredited Online Colleges in Kansas
A comprehensive database containing every major online college program from accredited
colleges in the United States. They have placed particular emphasis on resources that
could be useful to students with disabilities, including but not limited to the coverage
of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act.
OnlineColleges.net
Lists the most affordable online colleges in Kansas, including the most complete
program-level information available on the web. They also host a curated list of scholarships
available to Kansas students, along with a database of nearly 20,000 general scholarships,
along with a searchable database of all acredited online colleges in Kansas.
College Affordability Guide
Helping students from around the country understand the ins and outs of online higher
education. They explain the lesser-known ways to reduce the cost of a college degree,
provide a directory of online programs, and share methods of earning college credits
for free.
Business Degree Guide and College Resource
Various guides and resources that include the 2016 List of Best Value Business Degrees,
a list of the Best Value Accounting Degrees, SAT and ACT Preparations Resources, and
a listing of Business Degree Scholarships.
American Disabled for Attendant Programs Today (ADAPT)
Dedicated to fighting for the rights of disabled people to live among others in the
community instead of being locked away in nursing homes and other institutions.
Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD)
Addresses the need and concern for upgrading the quality of services and support
available to people with disabilities in higher education.
Women in STEM
Supporting women in STEM by clearly outlining the challenges and opportunities available.
It also features a listing of scholarships valued at over $100,000.
College Resources for Students with Disabilities
Information concerning students' legal rights, how to deal with campus life, and
the variety of resources that may be available to students with disabilities.
Winning in College: A Guide for Students with
Transitioning into college, rights of students with disabilities, disability documentation,
scholarships, choosing the right school, and many other helpful resources for students
with disabilities.
College Scholarships
Information about college scholarships and other types of financial aid.
College Support for Students with Disabilities
A guide for students with disabilities that outlines legal rights, shows where and
how to find assistance on campus, and provides an extensive list of websites, apps,
and software resources designed for students with disabilities.
Graduate School Success for Students with Disabilities
Scholarship possibilities for students interested in furthering their education in
grad school.
Career Guide for Students with Disabilities
Pre & post graduation college-to-career strategies and includes a look into in-college
career preparation strategies for post-graduate success, common job-hunting challenges
and actionable solutions, as well as proactive resources for a successful jump from
college-to-career.
Cerebral Palsy Guide
Easy-to-use information, financial options and emotional support for individuals
affected by cerebral palsy. We strive to raise awareness about this movement disorder,
and we are committed to helping parents and caregivers of children with CP find peace,
healing and lifelong happiness.
Cerebral Palsy Group
Free educational information and support to those who have been affected by cerebral
palsy.
Resources for the Blind and Vision Impaired
A listing of resources based on specific needs and situations. From help adapting
to life with low or no vision, to financial assistance for the vision-impaired, these
resources can provide assistance and helpful insights for easier daily living and
a higher quality of life.
We Connect Now
Dedicated to uniting people interested in rights and issues affecting people with
disabilities, with particular emphasis on college students and access to higher education
and employment issues.
A Guide to Financial Aid for Minority Students
Helps answer the big questions, such as: Where can I find minority-specific financial
aid; How do I minimize my student loan debt; and How do I maximize my chances of winning
a scholarship?
Deaf / Hard of Hearing
Kansas Association of the Deaf (KAD)
A state-wide, non-profit organization that assures that an extensive, organized system
of services is accessible to all deaf or hard of hearing people in Kansas. KAD also
enables them to achieve their maximum potential through increased independence, productivity
and integration into the hearing and deaf communities.
Kansas School for the Deaf (KSD)
Located in Olathe, Kansas, the Kansas School for the Deaf (KSD) povides "accessibility
and educational excellence in a visual environment."
National Association of the Deaf (NAD)
Safeguards the accessibility and civil rights of 28 million deaf and hard of hearing
Americans in a variety of areas including education, employment, health care and social
services, and telecommunications. A private, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, the
NAD is a dynamic federation of 51 state association affiliates, sponsoring and organizational
affiliates, and direct members.
Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID)
International, national, regional, state, and local forums and an organizational
structure for the continued growth and development of the professions of interpretation
and transliteration of American Sign Language and English.
Visually Impaired
Affordable Colleges Online: Colleges Helping Visually Impaired Students
Information that shows how today’s colleges and universities are improving their
technology and resources to help students with visual disabilities earn degrees. The
_blank guide also provides a list of online technology and literary resources students
with impairments can use on their own to get ahead. Other key elements include the
following:
- A breakdown of technologies central to visually impaired learning
- College success tips for students with visual impairments
- A detailed look at accommodations colleges are making for fully and partially blind students
- A print screen option
- Full JAWS compatibility
Learning Ally
Providing services for nearly half a century, Learning Ally [formerly Recording for
the Blind & Dyslexic (RFB&D)] is a national nonprofit organization that serves people
who cannot read standard print because of a visual, perceptual or other physical disability.
Autism Links
Students with Autism
Guide to Helping Kids with Autism Sleep Better
Autism Resource Center
Creating an Autism Friendly Home
Autism Support Network Resources
Moving with Kids with Autism
30 Ways to Celebrate Autism Awareness Month
Traveling with Kids with Autism
STEM Opportunities for Women & Minorities
STEM Opportunities for Women & Minorities
A comprehensive resource that includes a curated list of scholarships that are specifically
designed for this underrepresented group of people to encourage their involvement
in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math.
women-computing-computer-science
UC Berkeley's resource and infographic titled "Changing the Curve: Women in Computing."
This resource explores the history and influence of women in computer science, looking
at some of the field's key figures and then reviewing some statistics on how women's
representation in technical fields has evolved over the last several decades.
Career help links
Career Development
Goal Setting