Types of Programs
This type of program provides training in specific job skills, often in a hands-on setting, such as auto repair or culinary arts.
What is vocational or technical training?
This skill is important for managing your time and tasks in college or job training.
What is time management?
Many students learn job skills by working for a short period at different businesses in their community.
What is an internship?
This office at many colleges helps students with disabilities access support for classes.
What is the Disability Services Office?
Money that students do not have to pay back and can use to help pay for college.
What is a scholarship or grant?
Programs that allow students to live on campus and take classes in a community setting, with some support to help them learn independence.
What are college experience programs or inclusive postsecondary programs?
Students need this skill to ask for help or explain their needs in class or work.
What is self-advocacy?
Programs that pay students while they learn job skills in a specific field.
What is an apprenticeship?
A federal law that protects students with disabilities and ensures they get reasonable accommodations.
What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)?
Students fill out this form to apply for federal financial aid.
What is the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)?
A program focused on helping students build academic skills to eventually transfer to a four-year college.
What is a community college program?
To complete assignments and keep up with responsibilities, this skill is essential.
What is organization?
A program combining academic instruction and job experience, commonly used in fields like health or manufacturing.
What is a cooperative education (co-op) program?
A counselor who can help students plan for future careers and connect them with resources.
What is a vocational rehabilitation counselor?
A type of loan that has lower interest rates and is often offered to students by the government.
What is a federal student loan?
A type of program that can be earned in one to two years, often focused on specific trades or industries.
What is a certificate program?
In any postsecondary setting, it's important to be able to work well with others.
What are social skills or collaboration skills?
This program offers job shadowing opportunities to help students explore potential careers.
What is a pre-apprenticeship or career exploration program?
An accommodation often provided to students who need extra time or a quieter space for testing.
What is extended time or testing accommodations?
Financial aid that students receive is based on financial need, often requiring them to work part-time while attending school.
What is work-study?
Programs offered by community organizations or nonprofits that combine life skills, job training, and work experience for people with disabilities.
What are community-based transition programs?
This ability helps students handle stress and adapt to changes in routine.
What is flexibility or resilience?
In these programs, students can spend a full day working in real job settings as part of their learning.
What are work-based learning programs?
This professional can help students learn to organize their schedules, complete assignments, and manage stress.
What is an academic or life coach?
A program that provides grants specifically for students with intellectual disabilities attending college.
What is the Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary (CTP) Program?