Post-Secondary Planning
Understanding the options after completing high school, is extremely necessary in planning for students starting at a very early age. The resources below explore a variety of post-secondary options. (CDE WorkAbility Array of Services November 2022)
General college disability-related information
Differences Between College and High School - one sheet comparing the difference in support for students with disabilities
Los Rios Community College District DSPS - Disability Services and Programs for Students general info
Cosumnes River College DSPS Video Playlist - explains some of the common supports available to students
WorkAbility III at Los Rios Colleges - a college-level program helping students with disabilities explore career opportunities, connect to internships, and find a job
Sac State Disability Access Center - Disability support services at California State University, Sacramento; basic services will be similar at other CSU campuses
UC Davis Student Disability Center - Disability supports at the University of California, Davis; basic services will be similar at other UC campuses
Programs for Students with Developmental Disabilities
Sacramento City College College 2 Careers - college program specifically supporting students with Intellectual Disability or Autism. Application required.
Sierra College LIFE Program - new 2-year program provides training, support, and community integration to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Applications open December 2023.
UC Davis Redwood SEED Scholars Program - local residential college program for students with Intellectual Disabilities. Application required
Think College - Think College is dedicated to developing, expanding, and improving research and practice in inclusive higher education for students with intellectual disability. Includes a search engine for inclusive college programs nationwide.