Self-Advocacy | Resource Round-Up for Adults with Disabilities: Postsecondary Education & Employment

 There are so many great links to help you, your TIEP team, other family members, or caregiver create a plan for your postsecondary education. I've listed a few here to get you started.

The first link is for Project 10 which is a valuable source of help for a variety of needs, for people with disabilities and their family or caregiver.

Project 10-
Resources for family and student
http://project10.info/Index.php 


Postsecondary Education

Understood-The difference between accommodations and modifications
When a student has an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or a 504 plan, you’ll likely hear the word accommodation. You may also hear school staff members say modification. While the two words sound similar, they mean different things.
https://www.understood.org/en/articles/the-difference-between-accommodations-and-modifications

Florida Center for Students with unique Abilities (FCSUA)-
The purpose of the Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities is to provide support to students, families, and institutions of higher education so that students with intellectual disabilities have opportunities for on-campus college experiences that lead to employment opportunities.
https://fcsua.org/

Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities - Find a Postsecondary Education Program-
Approved Florida Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Programs
provides basic program and contact information for each approved Florida Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Program (FPCTP).
https://fcsua.org/E_postsecondary.php

Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities- Florida Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Program Scholarships
The Florida Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Program Act (the Act) (FS 1004.6495) established the Florida Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Program Scholarship for eligible students to attend approved Florida Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Programs (FPCTPs). Scholarship are available only to eligible students, defined as a student with an intellectual disability, who has provided required documentation regarding his or her intellectual disability; who physically attends the eligible institution; and is enrolled in the FPCTP. 
https://fcsua.org/E_scholarships.php

Think College- GETTING ACCOMMODATIONS TO SUCCEED AT COLLEGE
Accommodations are supports and services provided at no cost to eligible students with disabilities to have equal access and opportunity to benefit from classes, programs, and activities.
https://thinkcollege.net/sites/default/files/files/resources/HTTC_04_Getting_Accomodations_to_Succeed.pdf

Think College-
This guide shares questions about important aspects of the college program, and are offered to help students and families learn as much as they can about program operations so they can make an informed choice about which college is best for them.
https://thinkcollege.net/sites/default/files/files/resources/Conducting_College_Search_HTTC1v2.pdf

Think College- The Family Guide to Secondary Transition Planning for Students with Disabilities
http://project10.info/Documents/FamilyGuide_FINAL_PLUS_CTE_Grad_Pthwy_3.26.20_1.pdf

Think College- Postsecondary guide- The Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities
Self-Advocate’s Guide to Choosing a Post-Secondary Program: Charting Your Course Through a New Landscape
https://thinkcollege.net/sites/default/files/files/resources/Postsecondary-guide-fillable2018.pdf


Florida Department of Education- Career & Adult Education
The Career & Technical Education (CTE) Programs section is responsible for developing and maintaining educational programs that prepare individuals for occupations important to Florida’s economic development. 
https://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/

Employment

Able Trust-
The mission of The Able Trust is to be a key leader in providing opportunities for successful employment for Floridians with disabilities.

The organization was created by the state legislature in 1990 as the Florida Endowment for Vocational Rehabilitation, as a direct supporter of vocational rehabilitation efforts by state agencies and community organizations. Operating under the dba of The Able Trust, the organization has helped to put thousands of individuals with disabilities to work and has supported employment-related efforts in all counties of Florida.
https://www.abletrust.org/about-us/

CareerSource Florida- Career Services
Are you looking for a career change or programs that will help you land your dream job? Your local workforce development board and employflorida.com can help.
https://careersourceflorida.com/