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Resource Guide on Higher Education for People with Disabilities

The Resource Guide on Higher Education for People with Disabilities is also available as a PDF (Download PDF - 3MB)

See also: The Next Step video and discussion guide. This 19-minute video presents stories of 5 Texans with disabilities who enrolled in colleges, universities or technical schools.

Updated August 2011

Resources on Preparing for Higher Education

College Planning & Preparation for Students with Disabilities

College Planning for Specific Disabilities

General College Information (not disability specific)

  • College for All Texans (in English and Spanish)
    Links to schools in Texas
    This website says it has "everything you need to select the Texas university, college, junior college or technical school that's best for you." (A project of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.)
  • Every Chance, Every Texan
    Helps Texans plan for college and a career. It has sections on job trends, career guidance, paying for college, and colleges and universities in Texas. Information is also targeted for parents and grandparents, students, counselors, employers and financial professionals.
  • Know How To Go
    Encourages 8th through 12th graders to prepare for college. Has a mentors section (in English and Spanish) for parents, guardians, teachers, mentors and other caring adults.
  • Adventures In Education and Adventures In Education Texas resources
    Helps students plan and succeed in higher education. Information for middle school students, high school students, college students, parents, teachers and counselors. Includes information on: 1) Planning for College [about applications, the admissions process and choosing a college]; 2) Paying for College; 3) Finding a Career; and 4) Managing Money.
  • Key Texas laws related to higher education
    Office of the Governor of Texas.
  • Steps to College Newsletter
    Resources and Tips as You Begin Your College Search, Preparing for College while in High School, Standardized Tests, Choosing the Best-Fit College, College Admission Process, Alternatives to Going to College Right After High School, Your Senior Year, Preparing to Adjust to College, Financial Aid, For Parents, etc. (National Association for College Admission Counseling)
  • Preparing Your Child For College: A Resource Book for Parents
    Helps ensure students are academically ready for college and start to plan/save early.
  • EducationPlanner
    Exploring careers, choosing a college, paying for college and visiting college campuses. For students, parents and counselors.
  • CityTownInfo
    Information on U.S. cities and towns; careers/jobs; and colleges, universities and trade schools.

Educational and Career Options

Educational Alternatives

Employment and Career Choice

Specialized Resources

Materials for Educators

These materials were compiled for counselors and other educators but may be useful to others. Additional materials for educators are mixed into resources under other headings.

Miscellaneous Topics on Disability and Higher Education

Admissions Testing and Study Skills

College Costs and Financial Aid

Accommodations and Technology

Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

Technology

Information on Individual Colleges

Colleges for Students with Disabilities Nationwide

Other U.S. Colleges and Educational Resources

  • College Surfing
    Lets you browse by zip code and career interest to find a college that meets your needs.
  • College Atlas
    Information on colleges and universities, community colleges, online colleges and majors offered nationwide.
  • WorldWideLearn
    Online directory of education, featuring more than 2,500 online courses, 1,600 online degree programs, 200 online universities, 2,300 campus-based career college programs, and other resources. Resources include: online and campus-based college programs; high school/GED; vocational training; professional and personal development; career assessment/planning; majors; continuing education; salaries; etc.
  • Online Colleges
    News, reviews and "hot topics" in the college world, including degree options, admissions, school profiles, financial aid, and succeeding in your field.
  • Top 10 Online Universities
    Popular online universities.
  • AcademicInfo Resource Center
    Online education resource center with extensive subject guides, video courses and distance learning information.

Texas Colleges and Universities

Websites with Links to Texas Colleges, Career Schools, Distance Learning

Links to Specific Colleges in Texas

The following includes links to the main pages of many colleges and universities throughout Texas as well as available links to information regarding services for students with disabilities. The office that provides advocacy and arranges for academic support and campus accessibility for students with disabilities is commonly called Disability Services. Please note that many schools have campuses in more than one location and/or city, which are not all listed here.

Higher Education Resources compiled by TCDD

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