Access to Independence
Access to Independence is an independent living center (ILC), a nonresidential, cross-disability, non-profit corporation that provides services to people with disabilities to help maximize their independence and fully integrate into their communities. Access to Independence is one of 391 ILCs across the country and one of 29 serving Californians. Like all ILCs, Access to Independence offers required federal and state programs and services to people of all disability types and ages at no charge.
Website: http://accesstoindependence.org
College Resources for Students with Disabilities Guidebook
This guide was created to help students with disabilities and their families better understand the resources available to them. Key elements of the guide include a comprehensive overview of the various cognitive, physical or other types of disabilities students face while attending school; reviews of several technologies and advocate groups available to students who face various disabilities, such as ADD, autism and more; and tips and resources to help students transition from college to career.
Website: http://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/resources-for-students-with-disabilities
College Youth Leadership Forum for Students with Disabilities (YLF)
Annual five day leadership program for teens with disabilities that provides infomraiton and resources about employment, education, independence and assistive technology at California State University, Sacramento.
Phone: 916-558-5423
Website: www.dor.ca.gov/YLF
National Education Association (NEA)
Gives updates on the US Dept. of Education’s Office of Special Education programs and reports.
Website: www.nea.org/specialed
National General Disability Scholarships
A scholarship list open to people with various disabilities/diagnosis including cerebral palsy.
Website: http://cerebralpalsyscholarship.org/General_Disability_Scholarships.php
NCCSE-North County Consortium of Special Education
Serving Bonsall, Cardiff, Carlsbad, Del Mar, Encinitas, Fallbrook, Oceanside, Rancho Santa Fe, San Dieguito High School District, San Marcos, Solana Beach, Vallecitos and the Vista School District.
NOTE: Each school district offers a consortium of special education, also known as a Special Education Local Plan Area.
Website: www.nccse.org
Various College Scholarship Opportunities