Continued education after high school often leads people to greater success in entering a career. Post Secondary Educational opportunities include universities with 4 year Bachelor of Science (B.S.) or Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degrees, community college and technical schools with 2 year associate degrees, trade and training programs with certificate and certification programs.
In order for a person with a disability to be prepared for a post secondary education opportunity, it is important to know the entrance criteria, disability documentation requirements to qualify for accommodations, range of disability support services, and financial aid.
Adult Training Centers offer individuals with disabilities an opportunity to have continued training after they leave public education. Services may include: pre-vocational skills, daily living skills, community participation support, communication, social skills, health and physical fitness along with recreation and leisure activities.
Bedford County has two centers. One center is run by Valley Community Services and is located at the Cornerstone Vocational Resource Center. The other is operated by Skills of Central Pennsylvania, Inc. Their center is on 651 Pitt Street, Bedford, PA 15522. Website and contact information for both are provided to the right under Post Secondary Options.
1130 12th Avenue, Suite 500, Altoona PA 16601
814-946-7240 or 800-442-6343 (Voice)
814-949-7913 or 866-320-7955 (TTY)
Click here to access the OVR website
One Corporate Drive, Suite 103, Bedford, PA 15522
814-623-6107 (Voice)
814-623-6029 (TTY)
College for Students with Disabilities
Resources for Students with Disabilities
Going to College with Asperger's and Autism
Exploring options: 2 or 4 year College
Post-Secondary Education Expectations
Scholarships for Students with Disabilities
Financial Aid Options for Students with Disabilities
Application for Federal Student Aid