Students with Learning Disabilities
Please use the information below to guide your research about post-secondary options and support services for students with learning disabilities.
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Students with an IEP or 504 are eligible for transition services through the Student Services branch of the CA Department of Rehabilitation.
Student Services:
Provides planning and financial aid assistance for college or trade school
Assists in finding a career path
Coordinates training programs for careers
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Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities:
College of Alameda: College to Career
Alameda, CA
The C2C program includes on-campus instruction, off-campus internships related to students’ employment goals, and placement with follow-up as needed. Students also participate in campus activities to improve social and communication skills needed for success in getting and retaining a job. C2C admits 20 students per year.
Independent Living Program
Fresno, CA
Inclusive, comprehensive educational and residential program with a vocational component for young adults, ages 18 to 28 with intellectual/developmental disabilities. The program length is two years with optional additional years for remediation or special employment opportunity.
Foothill College: Transition to Work
Los Altos Hills, CA
The Transition to Work Program (TTW) is a 12-month vocational program designed for students with disabilities who can function independently on a college campus but may not have the ability to succeed in a traditional college classroom.
San Jose, CA
CAA offers classes in the arts, health, and wellness
Independent Living Program
Los Angeles, CA
Pathways at UCLA Extension is a two-year program for students with intellectual and other developmental disabilities, offering a blend of educational, social, and vocational experiences, taught and supervised by experienced instructors sensitive to the individual needs of our students. On campus, Pathways students attend classes and participate with UCLA students in the many social, recreational, and cultural activities of a major university.
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