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Resource Guide on
Higher Education
for People with Disabilities
Updated July 2010

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Resource Guide on Higher Education
for People with Disabilities
Table of Contents
R esour ces on Pr epar ing for H igher E ducation ……………………………… Page 1
General College Information ………………………………………………………. Page 1
Educational Alternatives …………………………………………………………… Page 2
Employment and Career Choice …………………………………………………… Page 2
Materials for Educators …………………………………………………………….. Page 3
College Planning & Preparation for Students with Disabilities …………………… Page 4
College Planning for Specific Disabilities ………………………………………… Page 6
Admissions Testing and Study Skills ……………………………………………… Page 7
Educational Organizations and Resources …………………………………………. Page 7
Miscellaneous Topics on Disability and Higher Education …...…………………… Page 8
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities …………………………………... Page 9
Technology ………………………………………………………………………… Page 10
Barrier Removal ……………………………………………………………………. Page 10
College Costs and Financial Aid ……………………………………………........... Page 10
I nfor mation on I ndividual C olleges …………………………………………... Page 13
Colleges for Students with Disabilities Nationwide ……………………………...... Page 13
Other U.S. Colleges ……………………………......………......………......………. Page 13
Texas Colleges and Universities …………………………………………………… Page 14
Links to Specific Colleges in Texas ………………………………………….......... Page 15
R esour ces on Pr epar ing for H igher E ducation
G ener al C ollege I nfor mation (not disability specific)
• “College for Texans” at http://www.collegefortexans.com (in English and Spanish) is a project of
the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. The comprehensive site says it has “everything you
need to select the Texas university, college, junior college or technical school that’s best for you.” It
has links to colleges and universities in Texas at http://www.collegefortexans.com/cfbin/inst.cfm.
• Get a Life Web site at http://www.getalife.tx.gov helps middle schoolers determine what they want
to be when they grow up and how to achieve that. This interactive site from the Texas Comptroller’s
Office allows students to explore how to use free time to grow; potential careers, education needed
and the cost of living; turning their interests into a career; and what to do today to plan for life after
high school, including ways to save and pay for college or training.
• “Know How To Go” at http://www.knowhow2go.com encourages 8th through 12th graders to
prepare for college. A mentors section is for parents, guardians, teachers, mentors and other caring
adults.
• Adventures In Education is a nonprofit program that helps students plan and complete their
journey through higher education. It has information for middle school students, high school
students, college students, parents, teachers and counselors at http://www.aie.org. Includes
information on: 1) Planning for College [about applications, the admissions process & choosing a
college]; 2) Paying for College; 3) Finding a Career; and 4) Managing Money. Links to some Texas
resources are at http://www.aie.org/State/?state=Texas.
• “Preparing Your Child For College: A Resource Book for Parents” is available at
http://www.about-the-web.com/shtml/reports/preparing_for_college.shtml to help ensure students
are prepared academically for the rigors of college and start to save/plan early for the costs of a
college education. Includes a section on “College Planning for Students with Learning Disabilities”
at http://www.kidsource.com/kidsource/content3/college.planning.LD.html and a section on
“Advising High School Students with Learning Disabilities” at
http://www.kidsource.com/Heath/gr.html.
• EducationPlanner at http://www.educationplanner.com/education_planner/default.asp?sponsor=2859.
Includes thinking about college, choosing a college and paying for college.
• “Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanic Americans” at
http://yesican.gov/postsecondary/index.html. In Spanish at
http://yosipuedo.gov/postsecondary/index.html.
• Steps to College newsletter by the National Association for College Admission Counseling at
http://www.nacacnet.org/PublicationsResources/steps/Pages/default.aspx. Detailed information on
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. Also a calendar on steps to take during each year of high school to
prepare for college at http://www.nacacnet.org/StudentResources/CollegePrep/Pages/default.aspx.
• CityTownInfo provides information on U.S. cities and towns, careers/jobs, and education at
http://www.citytowninfo.com. The education section includes information on 7,000 college,
universities and trade schools. It also contains Career Overviews, Career Stories, Career Videos,
Daily News on careers and college education topics, College Search and CollegeMatch, etc.
• Key Texas Laws related to higher education, at
http://governor.state.tx.us/disabilities/resources/higher_education.

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E ducational A lter natives
• “After High School: Postsecondary Options for Students” provides information about
educational and training options available to students with disabilities after high school. At
http://www.heath.gwu.edu/index.php/Download-
document/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1119&Itemid=57.
o Also information on Community College at
http://www.heath.gwu.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1054&Itemid=34.
o Also Career and Technical Education at
http://www.heath.gwu.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1056&Itemid=33.
• “College or Training Programs: How to Decide” at http://www.ldonline.org/article/12768.
• The Community College Choice” at http://www.ldonline.org/article/6128 points out that attending
a community college can be the successful first step for students by providing a more comfortable
atmosphere, smaller class size, and more individualized attention while furthering their education.
• “Moving On: How Students with Disabilities can Transition from a 2 to 4 year College” at
http://www.washington.edu/doit/Brochures/Academics/24.html.
• “Non-Degree Postsecondary Options for Individuals with Disabilities” (2 parts).
Part 1 at http://www.heath.gwu.edu/files/active/non_degree_postsec_1.pdf (6 pages) provides an
overview of postsecondary options for employment, transition and life skills development and Part 2
at http://www.heath.gwu.edu/files/active/non_degree_postsec_2.pdf (4 pages) provides a list of
alternative life skills programs for students with developmental disabilities.
• “A guide to undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees, career education and online degree
programs” at http://education-portal.com/index.html. Includes career research and advancement.
• “Plan B: What if I’m Not Accepted to College?” at
http://www.nacacnet.org/PublicationsResources/steps/Articles/Pages/PlanB.aspx.
• “Taking Time Off” Alternatives to Going to College right after High School, at
http://www.nacacnet.org/PublicationsResources/steps/Articles/Pages/TimeOff.aspx, by the National
Association for College Admission Counseling. Also “A Year of Community Service” at
http://www.nacacnet.org/PublicationsResources/steps/Articles/Pages/communityservice.aspx.
• A report on “Transition Experience of Texas Youth with Disabilities” is at
http://www.hhsc.state.tx.us/reports/HB1230_0509.pdf. (May 2009)

E mployment and C ar eer C hoice
• “Occupational Outlook Handbook,” 2010-2011 edition, at http://www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm by
the U.S. Department of Labor. Has information on hundreds of different jobs, including: training and
education needed; earnings; expected job prospects; what workers do on the job; and working
conditions. Includes job search tips, links to information about the job market in each state, and
more. Revised every two years.
• Career One Stop: Pathways to Success website from the U.S. Department of Labor at
http://www.careeronestop.org offers career resources and workforce information for job seekers,
students (plus parents and career advisors), businesses and career professionals. It includes sections
on Exploring Careers; Salary + Benefits; Education + Training; Job Search; Resumes + Interviews;
and People + Places to Help; etc. Another section for students, parents, and career advisors on
exploring career and education options is at
http://www.careeronestop.org/studentsandcareeradvisors/studentsandcareeradvisors.aspx. This site
also includes:
o America’s Career InfoNet at http://www.careerinfonet.org helps individuals explore career
opportunities to make informed employment and education choices. The website features user-
friendly occupation and industry information, salary data, career videos, education resources,

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self-assessment tools, career exploration assistance, and other resources that support talent
development in today’s fast-paced global marketplace.
o America’s Service Locator at http://www.servicelocator.org connects individuals to
employment and training opportunities available at local One-Stop Career Centers. The website
provides contact information for a range of local work-related services, including unemployment
benefits, career development, and educational opportunities.
• Education Online Search at http://www.education-online-search.com. This is a career education
portal with more than 400 career and education articles including career descriptions, financial aid
tips, advice for adult learners, info on standardized college tests, and more. It includes a directory of
schools and colleges in 100+ programs of study.
• A Career and Job Search Resources Guide is at http://www.careeroverview.com. It includes
information on careers, preparing a resume and job searches.
• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) at http://www.eeoc.gov enforces federal
laws that prevent job discrimination against applicants and employees based on race, color, religion,
sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.
• Texas Workforce Commission at http://www.twc.state.tx.us/customers/rpm/rpmsubcrd.html
provides resources on job searching, training programs and employment-related disability
discrimination issues.
• Job Accommodation Network (JAN) at http://www.jan.wvu.edu and
http://www.jan.wvu.edu/soar/index.htm. A free consulting service for people with disabilities and
employers about job accommodations and disability employment issues.
• The Workforce Recruitment Program of the Office of Disability Employment Policy at the
Department of Labor connects public and private sector employers nationwide with post-secondary
students and recent graduates with disabilities looking for internships and permanent positions. See
http://www.dol.gov/odep/programs/workforc.htm.

M ater ials for E ducator s
(These materials were prepared for counselors and other educators but may be useful to others;
Additional materials for educators is mixed into resources under other headings.)
• “Guidance and Career Counselors’ Toolkit: Advising High School Students with Disabilities
on Postsecondary Options” at http://www.heath.gwu.edu/images/stories/Toolkit.pdf. This 194-
page resource contains answers to counselors’ most frequently asked questions about postsecondary
opportunities for students with disabilities. Also good for students and families to help guide their
transition planning for college and career. (March 2006)
• “Transition of Students with Disabilities to Postsecondary Education: A Guide for High School
Educators” at http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/transitionguide.html. Created March 2007 by
the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education. The 11-page guide highlights key
differences between the rights and responsibilities of students with disabilities in high school and
students in higher education. It includes frequently asked questions and practical suggestions that
educators can share with students to facilitate their successful transition to higher education.
• The Transition Coalition provides information, support, and professional development on topics
related to the transition from school to adult life for youth with disabilities, at
http://transitioncoalition.org/transition/index.php.
• “Think College: College Options for People with Intellectual Disabilities” provides resources
and tools for students, families and professionals at http://www.thinkcollege.net. Information for
professionals is at http://www.thinkcollege.net/for-professionals/for-professionals.
• NICHCY’s Transition Resources for Professionals, at
http://www.nichcy.org/educatechildren/transition_adulthood/pages/basics.aspx#anchor3 provides
links to numerous resources for high school faculty.
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• “Information for Educators on College Admissions Testing” (SAT, AP exams, PSAT/NMSQT)
at http://professionals.collegeboard.com/testing/ssd. Information for students at
http://www.collegeboard.com/ssd/student/index.html.
• “2011-2012 Counselors & Mentors Handbook on Federal Student Aid” is a handbook from the
U.S. Department of Education for those advising students on financial aid for post-secondary
education. Includes information about federal student aid programs, the application process, how to
complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and how financial need is
determined for students who may have disability expenses related to their disability. At
http://www.fsa4counselors.ed.gov/clcf/attachments/CMCH11-12.pdf.
• Students with Disabilities in the College Classroom: What College Faculty Need to Know, at
http://www.heath.gwu.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1063&Itemid=65.
• Understanding Asperger Syndrome: A Professor’s Guide is a 12-minute video for use by college
students with Asperger Syndrome as a tool to educate their professors, teaching assistants, and others
about the disorder. Produced by the Organization for Autism Research (OAR) online free at
http://www.researchautism.org/resources/AspergerDVDSeries.asp.

C ollege Planning & Pr epar ation for Students with Disabilities
• The HEATH Resource Center is an extensive online clearinghouse on higher education for
individuals with disabilities. It has information on disability support services, policies, procedures,
adaptations, accessing college or university campuses, career-technical schools, and other training.
Also information on financial aid, scholarships, and materials that help students with disabilities
transition into college, university, career-technical schools, or other postsecondary programs. See
http://www.heath.gwu.edu, especially the menu listings for “Modules” and “Resources.” Module
topics include: Awareness of Postsecondary Options; Community College; Career and Technical
Education; College Application Process; Campus Life/College Living Financial Aid Legal Issues;
Accommodations; Working With Faculty; Financial Literacy; Emotional Supports; Independent
Living; Self-Advocacy; Students with Disabilities in the College Classroom; Parents’ Guide to
Transition; and Rehabilitation Services.
• College Planning for Students with Disabilities: Supplement to EducationQuest Foundation’s
College Prep Handbook at http://www.educationquest.org/pdfs/CP_Disability.pdf. This 18-page
publication for students with disabilities and parents/guardians addresses: The Importance of Self-
Advocacy; Considerations During the Admissions Process; Steps to Follow Once You Select a
College; and Your Legal Rights and Responsibilities. (August 2009) Also see their home page at
http://www.educationquest.org/swd.asp.
• Going to College: A Resource for Students with Disabilities at http://www.going-to-college.org.
It has three sections: 1) My Place: Learn how to use your strengths, learning style and interests to set
goals for college; 2) Campus Life: What to expect in college and what professors will expect from
you. Tips for good grades, accommodations and using technology; and 3) Planning for College:
Learn what you can do now to prepare for and apply to college.
• “Top 53 College Preparation Resources for Students” from the Guide to Online Schools at
http://www.guidetoonlineschools.com/tips-and-tools/college-prep-resources. Includes online
resources on taking standardized tests, choosing the right college, the application process and
applying for financial aid.
• Preparing for College: An Online Tutorial provides links to Internet resources for college-bound
teens with disabilities. This DO-IT publication also guides students through a set of preparatory
experiences including assessing skills, interests and potential majors/careers; selecting a school;
financial aid; technology; etc. See
http://www.washington.edu/doit/Brochures/Academics/cprep.html. (Updated May 209)

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• “Preparing for College” provides information students with disabilities must consider about
specific areas when determining an appropriate college or university program. Topics include
understanding the demands of college, academic preparation, exploring college environments,
gaining access to supports and services on campus, and questions to ask concerning services and
supports. At http://www.ncld.org/college-aamp-work/post-high-school-options/transitioning-to-
college/preparing-for-college. (February 2009)
• “College: Continuing and Higher Education” at http://www.wrightslaw.com/info/college.index.htm
and provides links to a variety of websites on planning for higher education for students with
disabilities, compiled by Wrights Law.
• “Chart Your Own Future: How Your Individualized Education Program (IEP) Can Help”
provides information on how students control decision making and planning for future education,
employment and housing. Includes resources to help students and families learn more about goal
setting and getting involved in the IEP process. At http://www.pacer.org/parent/php/PHP-c113.pdf.
• Guidance on transition services for Texans in special education is at
http://ritter.tea.state.tx.us/special.ed/guidance/transition.html.
• “Parents’ Guide to Transition of Their Adult Child to College, Career, and Community” at
http://www.heath.gwu.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1093&Itemid=56.
(February 2009)
• “Parenting Postsecondary Students with Disabilities: Becoming the Mentor, Advocate, and
Guide Your Young Adult Needs” at http://www.ncset.org/publications/viewdesc.asp?id=208.
• Materials for parents who have a student with Intellectual Disabilities, including the Parents’
Role and a transition checklist, at http://www.thinkcollege.net/for-families/for-families.
• Postsecondary Resources by Pacer Center (Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights), at
http://www.pacer.org/tatra/resources/postsecondary.asp. Includes “ADA Q & A: Section 504 &
Postsecondary Education” at http://www.pacer.org/publications/adaqa/504.asp.
• “College Preparation Resources for Students” at
http://www.washington.edu/doit/Resources/college_prep.html. Includes links on preparing for and
succeeding in college and transitioning from two-year to four-year colleges.
• “College Resources and Planning: A Guide for Students with Disabilities” from Rhode Island,
Updated 2006. A 54-page toolkit for youth at http://www.ric.edu/uap/publications/CollegeGuide.pdf.
• “Improving Access, Transition, and Success: Meeting the Challenges Facing College Students
with Disabilities” at http://occrl.ed.uiuc.edu/Newsletter/2007/fall/fall2007_2.asp explores higher
education participation rates by students with disabilities, some barriers they encounter, and ways to
improve access.
• The Next Step video presents stories of five Texans with disabilities who enrolled in colleges,
universities or technical schools. It is designed to challenge students with disabilities, their families
and educators to consider higher education as an option. It is online and on VHS and DVD in
English and Spanish. Also a video/discussion guide. By the Texas Council for Developmental
Disabilities, 2003. Go to http://www.txddc.state.tx.us/resources/publications/NextStepVideo.asp.
• Succeeding in College and at Work: Students with Disabilities Tell Their Stories presents four
videos of real-life strategies for school and getting jobs, including the struggles of self-reporting a
disability and negotiating accommodations. At
http://adaptiveenvironments.org/neada/site/student_videos.
• “From Where I Sit” is a video series of eight students with disabilities in California who share
their experiences in college classrooms. Includes teachers’ viewpoints. At
http://www.calstate.edu/accessibility/resources/videos.shtml.

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C ollege Planning for Specific Disabilities
• “Getting into College: What Students with Disabilities Want to Know” (produced March 2009) at
http://www.heath.gwu.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1155&Itemid=64.
• “College Planning for the High Functioning Student with Autism” (Preparing to be Nerdy where
Nerdy can be Cool) at http://www.professorsadvice.com by Lars Perner, Ph.D., a college professor
with Asperger’s Disorder. Strategies for students with high functioning autism/Asperger’s Syndrome
to prepare for college: motivation to work on needed courses, using strengths to compensate for
weaknesses, and preparing for standardized tests. Strategies for succeeding in college.
• Think College: College Options for People with Intellectual Disabilities provides resources and
tools for students, parents/families and professionals at http://www.thinkcollege.net. Also on
Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/thinkcollege.
• “Student with a Brain Injury: Achieving Goals for Higher Education” at
http://www.brainline.org/content/2008/10/student-brain-injury-achieving-goals-higher-
education.html.
• “A Nuts and Bolts Guide to College Success for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students” at
http://sunsite.utk.edu/cod/pec/products/2002nuts-bolts.pdf. 104 pages.
• “Off to College: Tips for Students with Visual Impairments” Information transitioning to
college, including how to find the best school and visiting their office for students with disabilities,
determining whether accommodations will be needed, communicating with teachers about one’s
disability, getting books and other materials, and orienting oneself around the campus. At
http://www.pacer.org/parent/php/php-c170.pdf.
• “A Postsecondary Resource Guide for Students with Psychiatric Disabilities” at
http://www.heath.gwu.edu/files/active/0/resource_guide_psyc.pdf.
• Transition to College and/or Work for individuals with learning disabilities, at
http://www.ncld.org/college-aamp-work. Also a Checklist for Transitioning from High School to
College at http://www.ncld.org/images/stories/Publications/Forms-Checklists-Flyers-
Handouts/checklist-transitioningfromhs-college.pdf that compares high school to college.
• Transition to College: Strategic Planning to Ensure Success for Students with Learning
Disabilities at
http://www.ncld.org/images/stories/Publications/AdvocacyBriefs/TransitiontoCollege/TransitiontoCol
lege.pdf. Intended for parents, to encourage child to learn about college and plan a successful
transition. Discusses IDEA, Section 504, student rights/responsibilities, etc., with a checklist starting
at age 12.
• ldonline (learning disabilities online) has numerous articles on higher education at
http://www.ldonline.org/indepth/college and on transition at
http://www.ldonline.org/indepth/transition, including links to:
-- “College Planning for Students with Learning Disabilities” at
http://www.ldonline.org/article/6130.
-- “Transition for Students with Learning Disabilities” at
http://www.ldat.org/ld_info/transition.html.
• “Selecting a College for Students with Learning Disabilities or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity
Disorder” at http://www.ucp.org/ucp_channeldoc.cfm/1/12/71/71-71/4509.
• “Texas Colleges/Universities that Provide Services for Students with Learning Disabilities” is
free from the Learning Disabilities Association of Texas, 1011 W. 31st Street, Austin TX 78705;
(512) 458-8234; 1-800-604-7500 (in Texas); or e-mail contact@ldat.org.

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A dmissions T esting and Study Skills
• The Apply Texas Application for Admission for applying for any Texas public university, as well
as to participating community and private colleges is online at http://www.applytexas.org.
• College Admissions Testing for Students with Disabilities. Information for students and parents is
at http://www.collegeboard.com/ssd/student/index.html. Information for educators at
http://www.collegeboard.com/disable/counsel/html/indx000.html.
• Quick Guide to Accommodations on the SAT for Students with Disabilities at
http://www.wrightslaw.com/info/college.SAT.accomm.htm.
• “How can students with disabilities get accommodations for taking the PSAT, SAT, ACT, and
Advanced Placement exams?” at http://www.washington.edu/doit/articles?160.
• Comprehensive free online test preparation courses for the SAT, ACT, and GRE are online at
http://number2.com. Number2.com includes tutorials, practice sessions that adapt to each student’s
ability level, a vocabulary builder and more.
• Internet sites dealing with Study Skills include http://www.d.umn.edu/student/loon/acad/strat and
http://www.csbsju.edu/academicadvising/helplist.htm. They include information on time
management, taking notes, test taking, etc.
• “Ten Traps of Studying” at
http://campushealth.unc.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=470&Itemid=65.
• Cornell Note Taking System at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornell_Notes and
http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/Departments/enreadtp/Cornell.html.

E ducational Or ganizations & R esour ces
• The National Clearinghouse/HEATH Resource Center at George Washington University at
http://www.heath.gwu.edu/ provides a wide range of materials and technical assistance on higher
education for individuals with disabilities. It contains information on disability support services,
policies, procedures, adaptations, accessing college or university campuses, career-technical schools,
other training, financial aid, and other materials to help students with disabilities transition into
college, university, career-technical schools, or other postsecondary programs. Some materials are in
other parts of this list.
• Access Careers by the Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking & Technology (DO-IT) provides
information and resources to help individuals with disabilities prepare for a career, at
http://www.washington.edu/doit/Careers and http://www.washington.edu/doit/Careers/students.html.
Includes a Knowledge Base containing more than 600 articles related to accessibility of
technology, college, graduate school, and careers for individuals with disabilities, at
http://www.washington.edu/doit/kb.html. Also has a number of resources for higher education
professionals.
• Association for Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) at http://www.ahead.org. An
international professional organization that provides training and sells materials related to disabilities
in higher education.
• The Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, investigates complaints of disability
discrimination in educational settings. At http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html?src=mr.

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M iscellaneous T opics on Disability & H igher E ducation
• Vocational Rehabilitation Services, at
http://www.heath.gwu.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1059&Itemid=32.
• “Transition in Texas: A Resource for Students Receiving Special Education Services” at
http://www.transitionintexas.org was developed by the Education Service Center (ESC) for Region
XI. A list of the Transition Specialists for each ESC is at http://www.transitionintexas.org/
10081093011152367/blank/browse.asp?a=383&BMDRN=2000&BCOB=0&c=52638.
• Resources on Transition to Adulthood by NICHCY at
http://www.nichcy.org/EducateChildren/transition_adulthood/Pages/Default.aspx.
Recommendations on including health care transition in a student’s IEP are at
http://www.ncset.org/publications/viewdesc.asp?id=2967.
• A website on Transition and Higher Education is at http://www.ncset.org, by the National Center
on Secondary Education and Transition. The center provides information on teaching and learning,
postsecondary education and employment, transition planning and community resources, and youth
development and family participation.
• “College Survival Skills: Tips for Students with Disabilities to Increase College Success” at
http://www.washington.edu/doit/Brochures/Academics/survival.html. Includes study skills and
strategies provided by youth with disabilities on transitioning from high school to college.
• Self-Determination for students at http://www.washington.edu/doit/MathSci/self.html.
• “Self-Advocacy for College Students” is at http://www.ldonline.org/article/6142 and
http://www.heath.gwu.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1055&Itemid=65.
• “Help for College Students with Disabilities” at http://www.wrightslaw.com/flyers/college.504.pdf
provides links to a wide variety of information and resources, including Section 504 and college. See
also http://www.wrightslaw.com/info/college.index.htm.
• Navigating the Emotional Landscape of College and adjusting to the new environment, at
http://www.heath.gwu.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1058&Itemid=65.
• Independent Living skills needed for college, at
http://www.heath.gwu.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1057&Itemid=65.
• Campus Life/College Living at
http://www.heath.gwu.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1090&Itemid=52.
• We Connect works to connect college students with disabilities as a virtual community with a
voice on important issues. The website says it can help students succeed in their college studies by
getting the information and support they need through resources, links, blogs, the latest news, laws
and regulations, and personal contacts. At http://weconnectnow.wordpress.com.
• “How do the rights and responsibilities of high school students with disabilities change as they
enter college?” at http://www.washington.edu/doit/articles?47.
• Letter to Parents about students rights as they transition from high school to postsecondary
education at http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/letters/parent-20070316.html. From U.S.
Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR). (March 2007)
• “Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education: Know Your Rights and
Responsibilities,” pamphlet at www.ed.gov/ocr/transition.html. Revised March 2007. By the Office
for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education. It informs students with disabilities about their
rights and responsibilities and the responsibilities postsecondary schools have towards them,
including vocational and career schools, two- and four-year colleges, and universities. It explains the
schools’ obligations to provide academic adjustments, including auxiliary aids and services. For a
print copy, contact EdPubs by e-mail to edpubs@inet.ed.gov or call toll-free 1-877-4-ED-PUBS (1-
877-433-7827). For more on the civil rights of students with disabilities in education institutions,
contact the Customer Service Team, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education,
Washington, DC 20202-1100, call 1-800-421-3481 or TDD 1-877-521-2172; or e-mail ocr@ed.gov.
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• “College Students and Disability Law” at http://www.ldonline.org/article/6082 includes
information on legal protections, applying for college, obtaining accommodations, guidelines for
higher education practitioners, etc.
• “The Law after High School” by Patricia H. Latham at http://www.ldonline.org/article/6098. Q&A
on topics related to the law for students who are entering college. (2006)
• “Students with Disabilities and Higher Education: A Disconnect in Expectations and Realities”
at http://www.eric.ed.gov/PDFS/ED482310.pdf talks about the students’ responsibility to self-identify
the disability, initiating the request for accommodations and providing acceptable documentation of
their disability.
• “Where can I find statistics about education and career attainment for individuals with
disabilities?” at http://www.washington.edu/doit/articles?345.
• “Making the Move to Managing Your Own Personal Assistance Services: A Toolkit for Youth
Transitioning to Adulthood” is at http://www.ncwd-youth.info/PAS-Toolkit.

A ccommodations for Students with Disabilities
• Academic and Co-Curricular Accommodations in Colleges and Universities at
http://www.heath.gwu.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1060&Itemid=65.
• “Accommodating College Students with Learning Disabilities: ADD, ADHA, and Dyslexia,” at
http://www.popecenter.org/inquiry_papers/article.html?id=2322. (March 2010)
• “The Why, When, What, and How of Disclosure in an Academic Setting, After High School” at
http://www.dol.gov/odep/pubs/fact/wwwh.htm from the Office of Disability Employment Policy at
the Department of Labor. After high school, accommodations are usually provided by a school’s
disability support service only if students disclose their disability and request accommodations. The
timing of disclosure depends upon when accommodations are needed.
• Accommodations and Universal Design for Students with Disabilities at
http://www.washington.edu/doit/Faculty/Strategies provides examples of accommodations for
students with specific disabilities and in different academic settings, such as large lectures, distance
learning courses, and field trips.
• Information on accommodations in employment and educational settings are provided by the
Job Accommodation Network (JAN) at http://askjan.org. JAN is a free consulting service. Subjects
include accommodations for specific disabilities, as well as more general topics.
• “Higher Education Accommodations: Students with Psychiatric Impairments,” part of the
Accommodation and Compliance Series from the Job Accommodation Network (JAN) at
http://www.jan.wvu.edu/media/HiEdStudentsPsych.html. Although written for colleges, it offers
ideas on accommodations.
• “Accommodations for Testing” provided by the Job Accommodation Network at
http://www.jan.wvu.edu/media/testingaccomm.html.
• “What Accommodations Support School Performance?” focuses on classroom accommodations
students with psychiatric disabilities have used, at http://www.bu.edu/cpr/reasaccom/educa-
accom.html.
• “The College Experience: Tips for Reducing Stress and Getting the Accommodations You
Need” from the University of Pennsylvania at http://www.upennrrtc.org/var/tool/file/26-
CollegeFS.pdf. (2006)
• “Accommodations for College Students” by Dr. Mike Brown, Professor School Psychology, East
Carolina University at http://www.wrightslaw.com/info/sec504.college.accoms.brown.htm. Includes
suggestions on getting colleges and universities to waive/substitute course requirements for students
with disabilities.

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T echnology
• “Questions to Ask Colleges about Assistive Technology Resources” at
http://www.ldonline.org/article/8929. This Info Brief highlights differences between the availability
of assistive technology (AT) in the K-12 environment and college setting, poses questions related to
AT that students should consider when selecting a college, and offers links to resources about AT
and support networks of interest to prospective college students with disabilities. (2006)
• “Texas Technology Access Program” at http://techaccess.edb.utexas.edu. Provides information
and referral, training, database about devices and vendors, and short-term loans. Also information
about assistive technology (AT) in education at http://techaccess.edb.utexas.edu/educ13.html and
AT in school transition at http://techaccess.edb.utexas.edu/school-transition.php.
• ABLEDATA at http://www.abledata.com contains information about thousands of assistive
technology products and rehabilitation equipment.
• National Rehabilitation Information Center (NARIC) at http://www.naric.com. Provides a
database on federal research on assistive technology and rehabilitation.

B ar r ier R emoval
• Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation at http://www.license.state.tx.us.
The state agency responsible for enforcing the Texas Architectural Barriers Act, which requires
access in new construction or alteration. The agency enforces the Texas Accessibility Standards,
which have been approved as equivalent to ADA standards. See the Architectural Barriers page at
http://www.license.state.tx.us/ab/ab.htm.
• Texas Accessibility Standards at http://www.license.state.tx.us/ab/abtas.htm.
• Internet Validator at http://validator.w3.org provides a way to test websites to ensure their markup
language code conforms to Web regulations, which affects whether it can be read by a screen reader
and used by people with disabilities. Ramp Web has a tool which tests the page’s presentation for
accessibility, such as contrast, color, size, etc., at http://www.rampweb.com/Accessibility_Resources/
Section508/index.asp. Both the code and page presentation need to validate to be accessible. Another
free accessibility tool is at http://www.visionaustralia.org.au/info.aspx?page=614.

C ollege C osts and F inancial A id
• The Average Costs to attend Texas Colleges is at
http://www.collegefortexans.com/index.cfm?objectid=63188B97-0C47-0020-
6DBBBAD96A7DFB83. This includes approximate costs per year (most recent is 2005-2006) to
attend various universities and community colleges for a single student living off campus. It includes
tuition & fees, books & supplies, room & board, transportation, and personal expenses. Provided by
the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Also see link to About College Costs at
http://www.collegefortexans.com/index.cfm?ObjectID=C15666C5-0900-44D7-662456986DB0129C.
• Student Aid on the Web at http://www.studentaid.ed.gov has information on federal student aid
programs, applying for student aid, repaying loans, as well as applying for college and picking the
school you want to attend. From the Federal Student Aid office in the U.S. Department of Education.
• “Funding Education Beyond High School: The Guide to Federal Student Aid” at
http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/student_guide/index.html. It is a comprehensive
resource on student financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education, including grants, loans and
work-study. Updated each year. In English and Spanish.
• A free Financial Aid Estimator Tool, the FAFSA4caster, estimates eligibility for federal student
financial assistance. Students can use it to calculate their eligibility for federal financial aid,
including grants, and reduce the time it will take to complete the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA), the qualifying form for all federal student financial aid. At
http://www.fafsa4caster.ed.gov/F4CApp/index/index.jsf.
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• FAFSA, the U.S. Department of Education FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, is at
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov. This application is used by most colleges and universities to determine a
student’s eligibility for financial aid, based on the most recent tax return and other demographic and
financial information. It is used for federal, state and college-sponsored financial aid, including
grants, educational loans and work-study programs. The FAFSA must be completed each school
year. A booklet on completing the FASFA is at
http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/completing_fafsa/index.html.
• Compendium of Texas Colleges and Financial Aid Calendar produced by the Texas State
Comptroller’s Office. It contains a list of colleges and universities in Texas with admission
requirements, total expenses for an academic year, financial aid data and related information, and
helpful hints as well as the calendar with deadlines for various scholarships. This list does not
include graduate/professional schools, private specialized, or private technical schools. The
document is online at http://www.everychanceeverytexan.org/about/scholars. For a printed version
of the document, send an e-mail to mspf@mspf.org or write to the Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation,
1250 N.E. Loop 410, Suite 810, San Antonio, TX 78209-1539.
• Types of financial aid for students at Texas colleges and universities: State and Federal Grants
and Scholarships, at www.collegeforalltexans.com/apps/financialaid/tofa.cfm?Kind=GS.
• High school graduates whose families get Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
can get free college tuition and fees their first year of college. Texas residents who graduate from
a public high school in Texas and whose family received TANF for at least 6 months during their
senior year may qualify for this state benefit. Students must enroll in state-supported colleges or
community colleges no later than two 2 years after graduating from high school. To find out how to
apply for free college tuition and fees, visit with a high school counselor. Details are at
http://collegeforalltexans.com/apps/financialaid/tofa2.cfm?ID=559.
• Loans, Scholarships and Financial Aid for Students with Disabilities at
http://www.wrightslaw.com/info/fin.aid.index.htm.
• An extensive list of scholarships for students with disabilities is at
http://staff.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/3disable.htm.
• Watch out for Scholarship Scams. See http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/microsites/scholarship.
• Show Me the Money! Options for Paying for College at
http://www.heath.gwu.edu/index.php/Links/Learning-
Disabilities/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1053&Itemid=65. (October 2008)
• Financial aid for students with disabilities by the HEATH Resource Center, The George
Washington University, Washington D.C., at
http://www.heath.gwu.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1211&Itemid=0. This
resource paper provides an overview of student financial aid, the application procedure and
suggested timelines and resources for those individuals seeking financial aid, including a pre-college
checklist to organize the search for funds.
• DisaBoom has a directory of general and disability-specific scholarships at
http://www.disaboom.com/scholarships.
• Financial Aid for Students with Disabilities at http://www.finaid.org/otheraid/disabled.phtml.
A short list of on- and off-line resources from the FinAid website. Also links to information on some
scholarships are at http://www.free-4u.com/prod02.htm.
• Scholarships for Latinos and students with disabilities, in English and Spanish, at
http://www.proyectovision.net/english/opportunities/scholarships.html.
• “College Funding Strategies for Students with Disabilities,” by the University of Washington,
online at http://www.washington.edu/doit/Brochures/Academics/financial-aid.html.
• “Students with LD and the Search for College Financial Aid: A Discussion of Options and
Resources” at http://www.ldonline.org/article/6199.
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• “College Savings Accounts 101” at http://www.cppp.org/files/2/collegesavings325.pdf introduces
college savings plans and how they operate, as well as reasons why a matched savings policy can
move Texas forward. It was prepared by the Center for Public Policy Priorities in April 2008. It
contains background information and links for the Texas plans.
• “2009-2010 Counselors & Mentors Handbook on Federal Student Aid” addresses federal
student aid programs, the application process and how financial need is determined for students who
may have disability expenses related to their disability. At
http://ifap.ed.gov/chandbooks/attachments/0910CounselorsHandbookAttach-10.pdf.
• College Savings Calculator can help determine how much to save for college and how to maximize
your savings. At https://studentaid2.ed.gov/getmoney/save_for_college/save_calculator.html.
• A College Savings Calculator at http://www.mortgageloan.com/calculator/college-savings can help
people develop a savings plan for future college expenses. To use this tool, you need to enter your
current savings amount, the rate of return, your monthly contributions, and the education cost
inflation. You can print results in terms of balances and expenses by the year or total costs by child.
There is also information on some types of college saving plans at
http://www.mortgageloan.com/saving-for-college. Families that can set aside a little each week
when their child is young, can build a substantial sum. For parents who cannot save consistently
until their children are older, there are specialized college savings programs to help maximize
savings fast.
• Articles regarding financing college education by mortgage loan.com are at
http://www.mortgageloan.com/student-loan-articles.

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I nfor mation on I ndividual C olleges
C olleges for Students with Disabilities Nationwide
• Disability Friendly Colleges: A guide for students with physical disabilities. Go to
http://www.disabilityfriendlycolleges.com and its Disability Friendly College Guide.
• Colleges with programs specifically designed to support students with learning disabilities are
listed at http://www.college-scholarships.com/learning_disabilities.htm. While most colleges provide
some accommodations, these schools go a step further, offering more comprehensive programs.
• “College Guide for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students,” at
http://projects.pepnet.org/collegeguide/index.html provides information on schools that offer
services for students who are deaf or hard of hearing, including the number of students who are deaf.
Includes 21 schools in Texas. See also four U.S. colleges (one in Texas) specifically for people who
are deaf, at http://www.ehow.com/list_6454948_colleges-deaf-people.html.
• Colleges and universities that offer courses in education and rehabilitation of people
who are visually impaired, deaf-blind, or have multiple disabilities are listed at
http://www.tsbvi.edu/pds/universities.htm. Includes the United States, Canada and other countries.

Other U.S. C olleges
• College Surfing at http://www.collegesurfing.com lets you browse by zip code and career interest to
find a college that meets your needs.
• Video tours of more than 400 four-year colleges -- about 20 in Texas -- are online at
http://www.YOUniversityTV.com. The tours are produced by the website, not the individual
colleges.
• Guide to Online Schools at http://www.guidetoonlineschools.com, with resources about online
education at http://www.guidetoonlineschools.com/resources.
• WorldWideLearn.com is an 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 development; personal development; career
assessment/planning; majors; continuing education; salaries; financial aid; etc. At
http://www.worldwidelearn.com.
• Online Colleges provides news, reviews and “hot topics” in the college world, including
information on degree options, college admissions, school profiles, financial aid, and succeeding in
your field. At http://www.onlinecolleges.net.
• AcademicInfo is an online education resource center with extensive subject guides, video courses
and distance learning information, at http://www.academicinfo.net.

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T exas C olleges and Univer sities:
Websites with Links to Texas Colleges, Career Schools, Distance Learning
• “College for Texans” at http://www.collegefortexans.com (in English and Spanish) is a project of
the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. It has links to both public and private colleges
and universities in Texas at http://www.collegefortexans.com/cfbin/inst.cfm. A map with links to
colleges and universities in Texas at http://www.collegeforalltexans.com/apps/CollegeLocator.
• Compendium of Texas Colleges and Financial Aid Calendar produced by the Texas State
Comptroller’s Office contains a list of colleges and universities in Texas, admission requirements,
expenses, financial aid data and related information at http://www.window.state.tx.us/scholars.
• Regional and County Maps to Locate Texas Colleges at http://www.thecb.state.tx.us/apps/GM. A
clickable map shows the general location of public and private colleges, community colleges,
technical schools and health related education institutions across Texas. Lists of all schools are at
http://www.txhighereddata.org/Interactive/Institutions.cfm. A “Report Card” on each university is
at http://www.txhighereddata.org/Interactive/ReportCards/UniversityRC.cfm. Provided by Texas
Higher Education Coordinating Board.
• Links to Community Colleges in Texas/U.S. at http://www.utexas.edu/world/comcol/state/#TX are
provided by The University of Texas at Austin Web Central.
• Links to Universities in Texas/U.S. at http://www.utexas.edu/world/univ/state/#TX are provided by
The University of Texas at Austin Web Central.
• Distance Education Programs at www.texasdistanceeducation.com. Provides information on
courses and degrees offered by Texas’ public and independent colleges, universities and health-
related institutions. Texas Electronic Campus includes more than 3,400 online courses and 18 degree
programs. Provided by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
• Lists of Texas Vocational Schools and Colleges are on numerous websites, including
http://www.degreeadvantage.com/texas-schools.html, http://www.rwm.org/rwm/tf_tex.html and
http://www.careeradvantage.org/texas-schools.html. This includes business, trade and technical
schools.

L inks to Specific C olleges in T exas
The following includes links to the main pages of many colleges and universities throughout Texas (the
first link) as well as available links to information regarding services for students with disabilities
(second link). 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.
• Abilene Christian University: Abilene, TX – http://www.acu.edu/index.html
http://www.acu.edu/academics/trio/alpha/programs/sds/index.html
• Alvin Community College: Alvin, TX – http://www.alvincollege.edu
http://www.alvincollege.edu/DisabilityServices/default.htm
• Alamo Community Colleges: San Antonio, TX – http://www.alamo.edu
• Amarillo (Community) College: Amarillo, TX – http://www.actx.edu
http://www.actx.edu/disability
• Angelina (Community) College: Lufkin, TX – http://www.angelina.edu
http://www.angelina.edu/ssss/disability_services.html
• Angelo State University: San Angelo, TX – http://www.angelo.edu
http://www.angelo.edu/services/student_life/disability.html
• Austin College: Sherman, TX – http://www.austincollege.edu
http://www.austincollege.edu/campus-life/academic-skills-center/disability-services

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• Austin Community College: Austin, TX – http://www.austincc.edu
http://www.austincc.edu/support/osd
• Baylor University: Waco, TX – http://www.baylor.edu
http://www.baylor.edu/oala
• Blinn (Community) College: Brenham, TX – http://www.blinn.edu
http://www.blinn.edu/disability.htm
• Brazosport (Community) College: Brazosport, TX – http://www.brazosport.edu
http://www.brazosport.edu/sites/CurrentStudents/StudentServices/SpecialNeeds/default.aspx
• Brookhaven (Community) College: Farmers Branch, Dallas, TX –
http://www.brookhavencollege.edu
http://www.brookhavencollege.edu/studentsvcs/special-services
• Cedar Valley College: Lancaster, TX – http://www.cedarvalleycollege.edu
http://www.cedarvalleycollege.edu/FutureStudents/StudentServices/DisabilityServices/default.aspx
• Central Texas (Community) College: Killeen, TX – http://www.ctcd.edu
http://www.ctcd.edu/gc/sss/index.htm
• Cisco Junior College: Cisco, TX – http://www.cisco.edu
• Clarendon (Community) College: Clarendon, TX – http://www.clarendoncollege.edu
• Coastal Bend (Community) College: Alice, TX – http://vct.coastalbend.edu
http://vct.coastalbend.edu/cbcss/content/index.cfm?fa=viewpage&category_id=3140&frommod=1
• (Community) College of the Mainland: Texas City, TX – http://www.com.edu
http://www.com.edu/teams/sss/disabilities.cfm
• Collin (Community) College: Collin County, TX – http://www.collin.edu
http://www.collin.edu/studentresources/disabilityservices
• Concordia University: Austin, TX – http://www.concordia.edu
http://www.concordia.edu/page.cfm?page_id=1568
• Dallas Baptist University: Dallas, TX – http://www.dbu.edu
http://www.dbu.edu/studentlife/disabled_students.asp
• Del Mar (Community) College: Corpus Christi, TX – http://www.delmar.edu
http://www.delmar.edu/specserv/disability.html
• Eastfield (Community) College: Mesquite, TX – http://www.efc.dcccd.edu
http://www.efc.dcccd.edu/ssi/DSO/index.asp
• El Paso Community College: El Paso, TX – http://www.epcc.edu
• Frank Phillips (Community) College: Borger, TX – http://www.fpctx.edu
http://www.fpctx.edu/Students/EE_Home.htm
• Galveston (Community) College: Galveston, TX – http://www.gc.edu
http://www.gc.edu/gc/Special_Needs_Students.asp?SnID=119056625
• Grayson County (Community) College: Denison, TX – http://www.grayson.edu
http://www.grayson.edu/2_info.htm
• Hardin-Simmons University: Abilene, TX – http://www.hsutx.edu
http://www.hsutx.edu/academics/advising/osd.aspx
• Hill (Community) College: Hillsboro, TX –http://www.hillcollege.edu/?skip
http://www.hillcollege.edu/students/counsel/?dept=4
• Houston Baptist University: Houston, TX - http://www.hbu.edu
http://www.hbu.edu/hbu/Academic_Accommodations_for_Students_with_Learning.asp?SnID=2103
839887
• Houston Community College system: Houston, TX –http://www.hccs.edu
http://www.hccs.edu/hccs/future-students/disability-services

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• Howard (Community) College + SouthWest Collegiate Institute for the Deaf: Big Spring,
Lamesa & San Angelo, TX – http://www.howardcollege.edu
• Jacksonville College: Jacksonville, TX – http://www.jacksonville-college.edu
• Kilgore (Community) College: Kilgore, TX – http://www.kilgore.edu
http://www.kilgore.edu/specialpopulations.asp
• Kingwood College (Lonestar): Kingwood, TX – http://kingwood.lonestar.edu
http://www.lonestar.edu/disability-services.htm
• Lamar Institute of Technology: Beaumont, TX – http://www.lit.edu
http://www.lit.edu/depts/stuserv/special/faqs.aspx
• Lamar State College - Orange: Orange, TX – http://www.lsco.edu
http://www.lsco.edu/Advising/disability_support.htm
• Lamar State College - Port Arthur: Port Arthur, TX – http://www.lamarpa.edu
http://www.lamarpa.edu/dept/sp
• Laredo Community College: Laredo, TX – http://www.laredo.edu
http://www.laredo.edu/studhandbook/cms/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=120&I
temid=133
• Lamar University: Beaumont, TX – http://www.lamar.edu
http://dept.lamar.edu/sfswd
• Lee (Community) College: Baytown, TX – http://www.lee.edu
http://www.lee.edu/counseling/disabilities_handbook.asp
• Lon Morris University: Jacksonville, TX – http://www.lonmorris.edu
http://www.lonmorris.edu/lmcColeLearning-89.php
• Lone Star (Community) College System: North Harris/Montgomery counties, TX –
http://www.lonestar.edu/about-lsc.htm
• McLennan Community College: Waco, TX – http://www.mclennan.edu
http://www.mclennan.edu/students/sss
• Midland (Community) College: Midland, TX – http://www.midland.edu
http://www.midland.edu/services/disabilities.php
• Midwestern State University: Wichita Falls, TX – http://web.mwsu.edu/index.asp
http://students.mwsu.edu/disability/info-parents.asp
• Mountain View (Community) College: Dallas, TX – http://www.mvc.dcccd.edu
http://www.dcccd.edu/Current+Students/Student+Services/Disability+Services
• Navarro College: Corsicana, TX – http://www.navarrocollege.edu
http://www.navarrocollege.edu/current.php?id=100
• North Central Texas College: Gainesville, TX – http://www.nctc.edu
http://www.nctc.edu/Student_Services/Access/ACCESSProgram.htm
• North Lake (Community) College: Irving, TX – http://www.northlakecollege.edu
http://www.northlakecollege.edu/resources/disability.html
• Our Lady of the Lake University: San Antonio, TX – http://www.ollusa.edu
http://www.ollusa.edu/s/1190/ollu.aspx?sid=1190&gid=1&pgid=4619
• Odessa (Community) College: Odessa, TX – http://www.odessa.edu
http://www.odessa.edu/dept/counseling/disabilities.htm
• Panola (Community) College: Carthage, TX – http://www.panola.edu
http://www.panola.edu/student-services/dss.html
• Paris Junior College: Paris, TX – http://www.parisjc.edu
http://www.parisjc.edu/index.php/pjc/content-pjc/students-with-disabilities
• Prairie View A&M University: Prairie View, TX – http://www.pvamu.edu
http://www.pvamu.edu/pages/1479.asp

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• Ranger (Community) College: Ranger, TX – http://www.ranger.cc.tx.us
• Rice University: Houston, TX – http://www.rice.edu
http://dss.rice.edu/primary.cfm?doc_id=1270
• Round Rock Higher Education Center: Round Rock, TX – http://www.rrhec.txstate.edu
http://www.ods.txstate.edu
• Sam Houston State University: Huntsville, TX – http://www.shsu.edu
http://www.shsu.edu/~counsel/sswd.html
• San Antonio (Community) College: San Antonio, TX – http://www.alamo.edu/sac/sacmain/sac.htm
• San Jacinto (Community) College: Pasadena, TX – http://www.sjcd.edu
http://www.sjcd.edu/current-students/student-support/disability-assistance
• Schreiner College: Kerrville, TX – http://www.schreiner.edu/index.HTML
http://www.schreiner.edu/academics/lss.html
• South Plains (Community) College: Levelland, TX – http://www3.southplainscollege.edu
• South Texas (Community) College: McAllen, TX – http://www.southtexascollege.edu
http://www.southtexascollege.edu/instructionalresources
• Southern Methodist University: Dallas, TX – http://www.smu.edu
http://www.smu.edu/studentlife/OSSD_Facts.asp
• Southwestern University: Georgetown, TX – http://www.southwestern.edu
http://www.southwestern.edu/offices/success
• Southwest Texas Junior College: Uvalde, Del Rio, Eagle Pass & Crystal City, TX –
http://www.swtjc.edu
• St. Edward’s University: Austin, TX – http://www.stedwards.edu
http://www.stedwards.edu/aps/sds.htm
• St. Mary’s University: San Antonio, TX – http://www.stmarytx.edu/index.php
http://www.stmarytx.edu/disability/index.php?go=procedures
• Stephen F. Austin State University: Nacogdoches, TX – http://www.sfasu.edu
http://www.sfasu.edu/disabilityservices
• Sul Ross State University: Alpine, TX – http://www.sulross.edu
http://www.sulross.edu/pages/4517.asp
• Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College: Del Rio, Eagle Pass & Uvalde, TX –
http://rgc.sulross.edu
• Tarleton State University: Stephenville, Texas – http://www.tarleton.edu
http://www.tarleton.edu/%7Esds
• Tarrant County (Community) College, TX – http://www.tccd.edu
http://www.tccd.edu/Student_Services/Disability_Support.html
• Temple (Community) College: Temple, TX – http://www.templejc.edu/home.html
• Texarkana (Community) College, Texarkana, TX – http://www.texarkanacollege.edu
• Texas A&M University: College Station, TX – http://www.tamu.edu
http://disability.tamu.edu
• Texas A&M University at Corpus Christi: Corpus Christi, TX – http://www.tamucc.edu
http://disabilityservices.tamucc.edu
• Texas A&M University at Galveston: Galveston, TX – http://www.tamug.edu
http://www.tamug.edu/counsel/services/dss.htm
• Texas A&M University at Kingsville: Kingsville, TX – http://www.tamuk.edu
http://www.tamuk.edu/sass/lifeservices/dss/dss.htm
• Texas Christian University: Fort Worth, TX – http://www.tcu.edu
http://www.acs.tcu.edu/DISABILITY.HTM

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• Texas Southmost College (partnered with The University of Texas-Brownsville) Brownsville, TX –
http://www.utb.edu
http://www.utb.edu/sa/ability/Pages/home.aspx
• Texas State Technical College (TSTC): Harlingen, TX – http://www.harlingen.tstc.edu
http://www.harlingen.tstc.edu/supportservices/services.aspx#Disabilities
• TSTC: Marshall, TX – http://www.marshall.tstc.edu
http://www.marshall.tstc.edu/welcome/disabled.shtml
• TSTC: Waco, TX – http://www.waco.tstc.edu
http://waco.tstc.edu/ddss/index.php
• TSTC - West Texas: West Texas, TX – http://www.westtexas.tstc.edu
http://www.westtexas.tstc.edu/index.cfm?Action=Counseling_Accommodations
• Texas State University at San Marcos: San Marcos, TX – http://www.txstate.edu
http://www.ods.txstate.edu
• Texas State University System: 2-year campuses in 8 locations – http://www.tsus.edu
• Texas Tech University: Lubbock, TX – http://www.ttu.edu
http://www.ttuhsc.edu/studentservices/ada
• Texas Woman’s University: Denton, TX – http://www.twu.edu
http://www.twu.edu/dss
• Tomball College (Lonestar): Tomball, TX – http://www.tomballcollege.com
• Trinity University: http://www.trinity.edu
http://www.trinity.edu/departments/counseling_services/dss/index.htm
• Trinity Valley Community College: Athens, TX – http://www.tvcc.edu
http://www.tvcc.edu/guidance/studentswithdisabilities.aspx
• Tyler Junior College: Tyler, TX – http://www.tjc.edu
http://www2.tjc.edu/disability/index.shtml
• University of Houston: Houston, TX – http://www.uh.edu
http://www.uh.edu/csd
• University of Houston - Clear Lake: Clear Lake, TX – http://prtl.uhcl.edu
http://prtl.uhcl.edu/portal/page/portal/UAO
• University of Houston - Downtown: Houston, TX – http://www.uhd.edu
http://www.uhd.edu/academic/colleges/university/disability/
• University of Houston Victoria: Victoria, TX – http://www.uhv.edu
http://www.uhv.edu/sas/adaStudent.aspx
• University of North Texas: Denton, TX – http://www.unt.edu
http://www.unt.edu/oda
• University of St. Thomas: Houston, TX – http://www.stthom.edu
http://www.stthom.edu/Campus_Student_Life/Health_Counseling/Index.aqf
• The University of Texas: Austin, TX – http://www.utexas.edu
http://www.utexas.edu/disability
• The University of Texas at Arlington: Arlington, TX – http://www.uta.edu
http://www.uta.edu/disability
• The University of Texas at Dallas: Dallas, TX – http://www.utdallas.edu
http://www.utdallas.edu/student/slife/hcsvc.html
• The University of Texas at El Paso: El Paso, TX – http://www.utep.edu
http://studentaffairs.utep.edu/Default.aspx?alias=studentaffairs.utep.edu/dsso
• The University of Texas of the Permian Basin: Odessa, TX – http://www.utpb.edu
http://www.utpb.edu/media/pdf/ug-catalog/ug-catalog---depts/pass.pdf
• The University of Texas at San Antonio: San Antonio, TX – http://www.utsa.edu

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http://www.utsa.edu/disability
• The University of Texas at Tyler: Tyler, TX – http://www.uttyler.edu
http://www.uttyler.edu/disabilityservices
• Vernon (Junior) College: Vernon - Wichita Falls, TX – http://www.vernoncollege.edu
http://www.vernoncollege.edu/ada_acc.html
• The Victoria College: Victoria, TX – http://www.victoriacollege.edu
http://www.victoriacollege.edu/disabilitysupportservices
• Wade College: Wade, TX – http://www.wadecollege.edu
• Weatherford (Community) College: Weatherford, TX – http://www.wc.edu
http://www.wc.edu/new-students/admissions/disabilities-services
• West Texas A&M University: Canyon, TX – http://www.wtamu.edu
http://www.wtamu.edu/student-support/disability-services.aspx
• Western Texas (Community) College: Snyder, TX – http://www.wtc.edu
• Wharton County Junior College: Wharton, TX – http://www.wcjc.cc.tx.us
http://www.wcjc.cc.tx.us/admin_offices_n/Student_Services/disability_services/disability.asp

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