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    • Contact Us
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    • Research Highlights
    • AHEAD Publications

Parents and Families

As parents of a college-bound child, your first reaction is:
"You made it!"
"We're proud of you!"

Your second reaction may be:
"Now what??"

The featured resources below can give you further information about the transition to - and through - college for students with disabilities.  

Make sure to visit the Publications page as well to find helpful books and materials about maximizing the college experience.  Feel free to also search this site with the search box on the right - much of the information you need to get started is right here.


General thoughts to consider about disabled children's transition to adulthood from My Child Without Limits.

General lessons learned from Grown & Flown
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We also recommend
the parent and family resources at the ​Black, Disabled and Proud website -
they aren't just for
​Black or African American parents!


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The PACER Center has a wide variety of information, tips, publications and resources on their website designed for parents of disabled children.
You can contact PACER with your specific questions as well.
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U. S. Department of Education

In addition to enforcing non-discrimination laws through advocacy, the US Department of Education offers information, & guidance about attending college with a disability.
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The Think College project promotes postsecondary options for students with intellectual disabilities. Their website offers resources and publications to help you prepare for education and career beyond high school.
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College Autism Spectrum

Experts in the Autism Spectrum field offer information, training and support to students and parents as they navigate the college setting.
Learn about parents' access to college student educational records at the US Department of Education FERPA FAQ page.
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Need help in financing a college education?
Check out our Paying for College page.

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​In 2021, a federal discretionary grant (P116D210002) was awarded via  the National Center for Information and Technical Support for Postsecondary Students with Disabilities Program (NCITSPSD) to the University of Minnesota’s Institute on Community Integration (ICI-UMN), in full partnership with the Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) and is authorized by Congress in the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (777.4). 

The NCITSPSD program grant was originally awarded in 2015 (P116D150005) to the Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD).

Please see caveats on the home page about not assuming the NCCSD, University of Minnesota, AHEAD or the US Dept. of Education agree with all content on linked pages, and we can't guarantee the accessibility of other sites.

The material on this website is available in alternative formats upon request; questions or concerns about accessibility should be sent to nccsd@ahead.org.  All images are from Bigstock.com or public domain except where noted.

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