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https://redwoodseed.ucdavis.edu/

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The UC Davis Redwood SEED Scholars are welcomed to UC Davis as full-time NON-DEGREE students, and supported with peer mentors in academics, social inclusion, health and wellness, residential living and employment. Redwood Seed Scholars take part in internships both on and off campus with the goal of…

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Recording of UC Davis Redwood Seed Program 4.21.2021

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Recording of UC Davis Redwood Seed Program 4.21.2021

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Recording of Fresno State Wayfinders 4.29.2021

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Recording of Fresno State Wayfinders 4.29.2021

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Recording of Taft College Transition to Independent Living 4.15.2021

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Recording of Taft College Transition to Independent Living 4.15.2021

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Recording of UCLA Pathways Extension Presentation 4.1.2021

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Recording of UCLA Pathways Extension Presentation 4.1.2021

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Thank you to the Transition Network Team (TNT)

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Introduction to Fresno State Wayfinders April 29, 2021

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Introduction to Fresno State Wayfinders April 29, 2021

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Introduction to Colleges Presentations April 29, 2021

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Introduction to UC Davis Redwood SEED Program April 21, 2021

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Introduction to UC Davis Redwood SEED Program April 21, 2021

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Introduction to Colleges Presentations April 21, 2021

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Introduction to Taft College Transition to Independent Living April 15, 2021

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Introduction to Taft College Transition to Independent Living April 15, 2021

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Introduction to Colleges Presentations April 15, 2021

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Introduction to Pathway at UCLA Extension April 1, 2021

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Introduction to Pathway at UCLA Extension April 1, 2021

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Introduction to Colleges Presentations April 1, 2021

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Overview of Think College (organization/website/resources)

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Think College is a national organization dedicated to developing, expanding, and improving inclusive higher education options for people with intellectual disability. Excellent and comprehensive website for information/resources about college for students with ID/DD.

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Here you will find curated resources on some of the most critical topics in inclusive postsecondary education. Each page features selected key resources, a link to additional resources we have on the topic in our Resource Library, related external links and Frequently Asked Questions on the topic.

Click any state on the map to see information on activities related to postsecondary education for students with intellectual disability (ID) in that state. If there are policies and/or legislation related to postsecondary education for students with ID, we provide a link to that policy/legislation. If there is a statewide organization for inclusive PSE in your state, a link to information about that organization is provided. We also include contact information for someone in the state who can talk to you about postsecondary education for students with ID.

Think College is dedicated to developing, expanding, and improving inclusive higher education options for people with intellectual disability. We conduct and extend our work through several specific grant funded projects. Click the project logo to learn more about that project and its key activities, staff and resources.

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Think College is a national initiative dedicated to developing, expanding, and improving research and practice in inclusive higher education for students with intellectual disability. It is based at the Institute for Community Inclusion, University of Massachusetts Boston.

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SBCC - School of Extended Learning/Career Skills Institute

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SBCC - School of Extended Learning/Career Skills Institute

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+Vocational Exploration and Planning Course; Self Advocacy Skills for Educational & Vocational Settings

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School of Extended Learning offers educational and community programs that serve our diverse adult population. Our programs advance career and life skills, and offer bridges to credit. Discover something for you!

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School of Extended Learning offers educational and community programs that serve our diverse adult population. Our programs advance career and life skills, and offer bridges to credit. Discover something for you!

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Opening Doors to Post Secondary Education and Training

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Opening Doors to Post Secondary Education and Training

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Checklist for Students and Families Exploring Post Education Options

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Checklist for Students and Families Exploring Post Education Options

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Foundational Skills for College and Career Learning Plan

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Foundational Skills for College and Career Learning Plan

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College Funding for Students With Disabilities

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College Funding for Students With Disabilities

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Federal and State Aid, Scholarships, and Awards

Attending college can be an exciting and enriching experience. It can also be a costly one. In addition to tuition, fees, books, and supplies, other expenses to think about include room and board, health insurance, transportation, and spending money. A combination of financial aid and other outside funding resources can help you meet college costs.

Common forms of financial aid include grants, loans, work-study, and scholarships. Some are available specifically to students with disabilities. Many students use a combination of these financial aid resources. It is important to remember that financial aid results in a partnership of the student, parents, postsecondary educational institutions, state and federal governments, and/or private organizations. Such a partnership requires cooperation, communication, and an understanding by each of their responsibilities within the financial aid process.

The financial aid office at the school you plan to attend is a good place to begin your search for financial aid information. An administrator there can tell you about student aid available from your state, the school itself, and other sources.

Federal Student Aid Programs

The programs described below are administered by the U.S. Department of Education and provide billions of dollars each year to students attending postsecondary schools. Not all schools participate in all federal student aid programs. Check with your high school guidance counselor or the financial aid officer at a postsecondary institution to make sure your destination school participates in the federal program(s) you are interested in.

Federal Pell Grants are available to undergraduate students only and they do not have to be repaid.

Federal Stafford Loans are based on financial need, are available to both undergraduate and graduate students, vary in maximum value each year of study, and must be repaid. The interest rate is variable. If you qualify (based on need) for a subsidized Stafford loan, the government will pay the interest on your loan while you are in school, during grace periods, and during any deferment periods.

Federal PLUS Loans are unsubsidized loans made to parents. If you are independent or your parents cannot get a PLUS loan, you are eligible to borrow additional Stafford Loan funds. The interest rate is variable.

Campus-Based Programs are administered by participating schools. Three of these programs are described below.

Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants are grants available for undergraduates only and range in value.

Federal Work Study provides jobs to undergraduate and graduate students, allowing them to earn money to pay education expenses.

Perkins Loans are low-interest loans; the maximum annual loan amount is greater for graduate students than for undergraduate students.

For more information on federal student aid programs consult www.studentaid.ed.gov/ or call the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 800-433-3243 or 800-730-8913 (TTY). An online application can be found at www.fafsa.ed.gov/.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Plan for Achieving Self Support (PASS)

SSI is a program that pays monthly benefits to people with low incomes and limited assets who are sixty-five years of age or older, are blind, or have other disabilities. Children can qualify if they meet Social Security's definition of disability for SSI children and if their income and assets fall within the eligibility limits.

As its name implies, Supplemental Security Income supplements a person's income up to a certain level. The level varies from one state to another and may increase each year to reflect cost-of-living changes. Your local Social Security office can tell you about SSI benefit levels in your state.

Parent income and assets are considered when deciding if a child under eighteen qualifies for SSI. This applies to children who live at home or who are away at school but return home occasionally and are subject to parental control. When a child turns eighteen, parent income and assets are no longer considered when determining eligibility for SSI. Therefore, a child who was not eligible for SSI before his or her eighteenth birthday may become eligible at age eighteen.

The Social Security Administration may also approve a Plan for Achieving Self Support (PASS), in which a student is able to set aside income and resources that are being used toward a specific vocational goal (such as college tuition) and still receive SSI payments. However, be aware that earnings from employment may affect SSI benefits.

For more information on SSI and PASS, contact your local Social Security Administration office or consult www.ssa.gov/disability/.

State Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Your state vocational rehabilitation (VR) office helps people with disabilities prepare for, obtain and retain employment. Vocational rehabilitation programs are custom-designed for each individual. Typically, you may be eligible for services if a VR counselor determines that you meet the following three conditions:

1. You have a physical or mental disability. The VR counselor must verify the disability by getting copies of medical records or by having you complete tests, examinations, or evaluations to verify the disability.

2. Your disability prevents you from getting or keeping a job.

3. You require vocational rehabilitation services to get or keep a job that matches your strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, interests, and choices.

A state VR agency provides a wide range of services for helping clients get or keep jobs. VR services include assessment services, counseling and guidance, training (school), job related services, rehabilitation technology (assistive technology), independent living, and a variety of support services.

To locate a state vocational rehabilitation office near you, consult the state government listings in your phone book under "Vocational Rehabilitation" or consult www.parac.org/svrp.html.

Other State Programs

Nearly all states offer financial assistance in the form of state grants and loans. Details and information can be obtained from a college financial aid office or a high school guidance counselor. To find out which agency in your state may offer financial assistance for higher education, consult www2.ed.gov/about/contacts/state/index.html.

General Scholarships and Awards

Scholarships and awards provide monetary gifts based on a student's achievements, interests, background, or other criteria. A good first step in your scholarship search is to check with your parents' employers, local organizations, your high school guidance counselor, your college or university's financial aid office, the department chairman at your chosen school, and your college or the local library. Below you'll find other resources and tips that may help you locate financial aid.

Employers. Parents can check with personnel administrators to see if their employers offer financial aid, tuition reimbursement, or scholarships for employees' children. If you are employed or volunteering, ask your company if they offer scholarships.

Organizations. Many professional or social organizations offer scholarships. The Elks Club, for example, offers millions of dollars each year in scholarships for graduating high school students. Some labor unions (AFLCIO, Teamsters, etc.) offer scholarships for members and their dependent children. If you are not a member of an organization, check with organizations that are related to your chosen field of study. For example, if you plan to study aeronautical engineering, check with the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics regarding college scholarships they offer.

Religious Groups. Your church, mosque, synagogue or temple may have scholarships available. Also check with the headquarters of your religious affiliation.

Chamber of Commerce. Your local Chamber of Commerce may offer small grants or scholarships to local students, often to those pursuing a career in business.

Take the PSAT. The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test is co-sponsored by the College Board and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC). The PSAT/NMSQT gives you practice for the SAT, as well as a chance to qualify for scholarship and recognition programs.

AmeriCorps is a network of national service programs that engage more than 50,000 Americans each year in intensive service to meet critical needs in education, public safety, health, and the environment. AmeriCorps jobs are open to U.S. citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residents aged seventeen or older. Members serve full- or part-time over a ten- to twelve-month period. Participants receive an education award to pay for college or graduate school, or to pay back student loans. For more information, call 1-800-942-2677 (TTY 1-800-833-3722) or consult www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps.

Search the web! Run searches for "scholarships," "financial aid," "grants," etc.

Disability-Related Scholarships and Awards

The following opportunities are specifically available students with disabilities.

General

Lime Scholarship
Google & Lime
www.limeconnect.com/programs/page/google-lime-scholarship

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Hearing Loss/Deafness

AG Bell Financial Aid Programs
Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
202-337-5220
202-337-5221 (TTY)
www.agbell.org/Connect

Graduate Fellowship Fund
Gallaudet University Alumni Association
(202) 250-2590 (videophone)
(202) 651-5060 (voice)
(202) 651-5062 (fax)
www.gallaudet.edu/alumni/alumni-association/the-centennial-funds/graduate-fellowship-fund

Help America Hear Scholarship
The Foundation for Sight and Sound
www.foundationforsightandsound.org/scholarships

Visual Impairments

ACB Scholarship
American Council of the Blind
612-332-3242
https://www.acb.org/scholarships

Physical/Mobility Impairments

1800Wheelchair
800-320-7140
www.1800wheelchair.com/Scholarship

National Chair Scholars Scholarship
ChairScholars Foundation
813-391-1003
www.chairscholars.org

Health Impairments

Scholarships for Survivors Program
Patient Advocate Foundation
800-532-5274
www.patientadvocate.org/events.php?p=69

Learning Disabilities

Mental Health

Baer Reintegration Scholarship
www.reintegration.com/

Disabled Veterans & Military Families

Resources

The resources listed provide current information about financial aid opportunities.

Financial Aid Information

Scholarship Lists

About DO-IT

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College Funding for Students with Disabilities

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Federal and State Aid, Scholarships, and Awards Attending college can be an exciting and enriching experience. It can also be a costly one. In addition to tuition, fees, books, and supplies, other expenses to think about include room and board, health insurance, transportation, and spending money.

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Great general site for parents/families on Transition.

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Middle & High School Transition Planning

Middle & High School Transition Planning

Transition planning can begin many years before youth with disabilities graduate from high school. Find out about some of the early steps you can take.

Postsecondary Education

Postsecondary Education

Postsecondary education can open doors of possibilities for youth with disabilities. Learn about the differences between accessing accommodations in high school and college, as well as other important postsecondary information.

Employment

Employment

Employment is a crucial aspect of transition. This section contains resources on finding that first job, understanding what services are available to support employment, and helping youth advocate for themselves.

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National Parent Center on Transition and Employment

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The road to adulthood for youth with disabilities is filled with opportunity, and parents play a key role. PACER's National Parent Center on Transition and Employment is ready with the information families want, presented in a way families can use.

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Parent modules

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Helpful for parents/families supporting students in the transition to adulthood.

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0090-Options for Supporting Choice Updated

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Guide for parents/families to the Transition process. Some good, basic info on what Transition Planning is, and some surveys to help with the process.

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Information Session Presentation - Fresno State Wayfinders

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Pathway UCLA Extension 2021 Slides PDF Slides

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Taft College Transition to Independent Living Presentation (English)

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Taft College Transition to Independent Living Presentation (English)

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Taft College Transition to Independent Living (Spanish)

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Taft College Transition to Independent Living (Spanish)

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UC Davis Redwood SEED Scholar Program - Info Session for Santa Barbara SELPA - April 2021 PPT.pptx

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What are the goals of the UC Davis Redwood SEED Scholars Program?

Personal Growth

Interconnectedness

Reaching and stretching toward independence

Hard work

Developing skills within context

Learning to live in a community

Working toward employment

Leaning into areas of interest and study

It is our JOY to share the promise of the Redwood SEED Scholars Program. We received our first year of funding through a U.S. Department of Education TPSID grant on Oct. 1, 2020. We are currently building a four-year, residential, comprehensive transition program to serve students with intellectual disabilities. In accordance with grant guidelines, the program will be open to students ages 18-26 years, and a diagnosis of intellectual disability is required.

This model is brand new for California. We anticipate that we will have our Redwood SEED Scholars Program applications ready in early 2021.

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What are the goals of the UC Davis Redwood SEED Scholars Program? Personal Growth Interconnectedness Reaching and stretching toward independence Hard work Developing skills within context Learning to live in a community Working toward employment Leaning into areas of interest and study It is our JOY to share the promise of the Redwood SEED Scholars Program.

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Taft College Transition to Independent Living (Spanish)

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Taft College Transition to Independent Living (Spanish)