There are lots of resources on the Web to help you in your college career. We at DSS have scoured the Internet looking for some of the best websites we could find, and collected them here for you. Have a look and see what you can learn!
In addition to the outside resources listed below, click below for more information about:
Legal and Government Resources
Office for Civil Rights
FAQs about rights and responsibilities of students with disabilities from the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights
Americans with Disabilities Act
Official website of the ADA with news, legal information, and other resources
Department of Rehabilitation Services (DORS)
Providing services regarding employment and post-high school transition for people with disabilities
Disability.gov
Resources for all aspects of life for people with disabilities, including education, transportation, health, and more
Maryland Department of Disabilities
Programs and resources for people with disabilities living in the state of Maryland
General Resources (News, scholarships, jobs, and more)
Ed.gov – The Official Blog of the U.S. Department of Education
Articles and news regarding numerous topics about education
U.S. Department of Education and Office for Civil Rights - Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education: Know Your Rights and Responsibilities
FAQs of rights and responsibilities of college students with disabilities
Myths and Misconceptions Regarding Higher Education and Accommodations
Debunks common misconceptions about what accommodations mean for the student, what happens in and out of the classroom, and what is considered appropriate and inappropriate accommodation.
Protecting Students with Disabilities: FAQs about Section 504 and the Education of Children with Disabilities
FAQs about Section 504 and what it means for college students with disabilities
Department of Justice – Effective Communication
Official overview of ADA regulations regarding interpreters, captioning, and other communication aids
Association on Higher Education and Disability
Advocating for people with disabilities in higher education
HEATH Resource Center (Online Clearinghouse on post-secondary education for Individuals with Disabilities)
Online publications for people with disabilities who are in college or considering college
Disability-Related Resources (Montgomery College)
Web resources on a variety of disability-related topics, including national and Maryland organizations, college and university disability services websites, accessible technology resources, and more
Job Accommodation Network
Free consulting services for employers and employees regarding accommodations on the job for individuals with disabilities
Famous People with Disabilities
Information about famous people with disabilities, such as Stephen Hawking, Magic Johnson, and President Franklin D. Roosevelt
National Center on Secondary Education and Transition
Information about transitioning from high school to college or the workplace for students with disabilities and their parents and teachers
ADA Library
Articles explaining the ADA, its purpose, and procedures
Maryland Technology Assistance Program
Resources for obtaining and learning about assistive technologies for Maryland residents
American Heart Association
Information and resources about heart conditions and dealing with/preventing heart disease
Brain Dancing for Students
Handbook on techniques for learning how to learn, including notetaking, reading, and memory
Epilepsy Foundation
Information and resources about epilepsy
Mark Wellman’s website, No Limits
Website of motivational speaker and adventurer who is paraplegic
Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research
Information and resources about Parkinson's disease
National Library of Medicine “Pub Med” Search Engine
Articles about biomedical research
National Organization of Rare Disorders
Information and resources for individuals with rare disorders
Project Gutenberg
Over 46,000 free e-books
Learning Ally
Audiobooks available with membership
Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation and Resources at CNS
Information and resources about traumatic brain injury
Transition from High School to College
There are some significant differences between high school and college, in terms of the general environment and the laws regarding the education of people with disabilities. The following documents and websites explain some of these differences and how to deal with them.
Significant Differences Between High School and College
Brief table of differences between high school and college
Helping Students with Disabilities Transition to College: 21 Tips for Students with LD and/or ADD/ADHD - Indiana Institute on Disability and Community
Advice for students with learning disabilities in transition from high school to college
Transition of Students with Disabilities to Postsecondary Education: A Guide for Educators - Ed.gov
Article with information about transition
Academic Support and Tips for Students with Disabilities
CSM provides help preparing for all kinds of standardized tests, including the SAT, ACT, and the college Placement Test. Visit the Student Success Center website for more details
College Resources for Students with Disabilities
Briefly explains legal rights and legislation, choosing a college, and resources for students with different types of disabilities
Going to College: A Resource for Teens with Disabilities
Goal setting, preparing for college, and what to expect once you start
University of Washington - Taking Charge: Stories of Success and Self-Determination
Personal anecdotes about how to achieve in college and in life
University of Maryland Global Campus (formerly University of Maryland University College) – Planning Tips for Students with Disabilities
Tips for planning before the semester, on the first day of class, and during and at the end of the semester
Blind/Visual Impairment
National Federation of the Blind
Information about blindness and resources for the blind, including advocacy, youth and adult programs, scholarships, and state chapters
Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind
Resources about blindness and programs for residents of the Washington area
Learning Ally
Audiobooks and other resources, including recording services
American Council for the Blind – A Guide to a Successful College Experience
A series of essays on tips for successfully transitioning to college life for students with visual impairment
American Foundation of the Blind
The American Foundation for the Blind removes barriers, creates solutions, and expands possibilities so people with vision loss can achieve their full potential
Associated Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Associated Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ASB) is a private non-profit organization created to promote self-esteem, independence and self-determination in people who are blind or visually impaired
Blindness Resource Center
Information about and resources for people with visual impairment
Foundation Fighting Blindness
Information about and resources for people with visual impairment
Deaf/Hearing Impairment
Postsecondary Education Programs Network
Online resources for people who are deaf and hard of hearing
Learning Disability
University of Washington – College Survival Skills: Tips for Students with Disabilities to Increase College Success
Tips for success for students with disabilities
Tips for College Students with Learning Disabilities
Information for students with learning disabilities
College Resources for Students with Learning Disabilities or ADHD
Resources for students with learning disabilities and ADD/ADHD
Learning Disability & ADHD Online
Information about learning disabilities
Learning Disabilities Association of America
Information and resources about learning disabilities and ADD/ADHD
National Center for Learning Disabilities
Information and resources about learning disabilities
ADD/ADHD
Attention Deficit Disorder Association – Recommended Resources for College Students with ADHD
Resources for students with ADHD/ADD
National Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA)
The Attention Deficit Disorder Association provides information, resources and networking opportunities to help adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder lead better lives
College Resources for Students with Learning Disabilities or ADHD
Resources for students with learning disabilities and ADD/ADHD
Learning Disability & ADHD Online
Information and resources about learning disabilities and ADD/ADHD
Autism Spectrum/Asperger’s
Asperger’s Fact Sheet
Printable fact sheet about Asperger's
Autism Spectrum Fact Sheet
Printable fact sheet about the Autism Spectrum
Autism Self-Advocacy Network – Navigating College: A Handbook on Self-Advocacy (PDF)
Essays, information, resources, and tips for students on the autism spectrum
Indiana Resource Center for Autism – Academic Supports for College Students with an Autism Spectrum Disorder: An Overview
Summarizes the difficulties that students on the autism spectrum may have and some of the accommodations they may receive
Physical Disability/Mobility
Mobility International USA – Preparations for Travel with a Physical Disability
Information about traveling for individuals with a physical disability
New Mobility
Resources for active people who use wheelchairs
Tips for International Travelers
Tips for traveling abroad for individuals with a physical disability
Arthritis Foundation
Resources for individuals with arthritis
Spinal Cord Injury Information Network
Resources for individuals with a spinal cord injury
Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Survivors
Resources for individuals with a spinal cord or brain injury
PTSD, Anxiety, and Other Psychiatric Disorders
Anxiety and Depression Association of America – College Students
Videos and resources for students with anxiety
Traumatic Exposure and PTSD in College Students
Info on PTSD in college students and resources to find professional help
National Center for PTSD
Info and resources for individuals with PTSD, specifically veterans
Gift from Within
Info and resources for individuals with PTSD who have experienced all kinds of trauma
University of Washington –Academic Accommodations for Students with Psychiatric Disabilities
Info about psychiatric disabilities and accommodations for students
U.S. National Library of Medicine - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Information about PTSD, symptoms, and diagnosing
Boston University Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation – Fact Sheets
Info about employment for individuals with severe mental illness
National Center for Secondary Education and Transition – Issue Brief: The Emergence of Psychiatric Disabilities in Postsecondary Education
Strategies for higher education institutes for working with students with psychiatric disabilities
Active Minds
Info and resources, including scholarships, for students with mental health issues of all kinds
Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation at Boston University
Resources for individuals with mental health issues of all kinds
Psychology Today
Resources for finding a therapist
Resources for Parents
National Center on Secondary Education and Transition – Parent Brief: Promoting Effective Parent Involvement in Secondary Education and Transition
Tips and resources for parents on helping their children with disabilities transition to college
Helping a College Student with an Anxiety Disorder
What parents can do to help their son or daughter with anxiety
University of Texas Arlington Office for Students with Disabilities – Parent Information and Resources
Tips for parents to help students transition to college, including the differences between high school and college