Resources for neurodiverse students and parents by Edson Sanchez Rojas

CA Department of Rehabilitation (DOR)

efsanchezrojas — 2024-09-20 00:59:05 UTC

Department of Rehabilitation offers Employment Services and Student Services for all eligible CA students that meet the eligibility (EIP or 504 Plan).

San Andreas Regional Center (SARC)

efsanchezrojas — 2024-09-20 01:02:23 UTC

San Andreas Regional Center is a community-based, private nonprofit corporation funded by the State of California to serve people with developmental disabilities as required by the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Act.

Parents Helping Parents

efsanchezrojas — 2024-09-20 01:04:17 UTC

Parents Helping Parents provides parent support for children and adults with disabilities in San Jose, CA, and beyond. Get relevant, up-to-date information and assistance for you and your family member of any age with any disability.

NOVA (Sunnyvale)

efsanchezrojas — 2024-09-20 01:05:59 UTC

NOVAworks' Young Adult Program is a great place for young people, ages 17-24, to learn how to search for jobs effectively, to explore careers, to find volunteer opportunities, and much more. Friendly, supportive staff help youth and young adults make good choices about jobs, education, and careers.

Work2Future

efsanchezrojas — 2024-09-20 01:08:36 UTC

The work2future Youth Program is a specialized initiative that focuses on providing support and opportunities for young individuals 16 to 24 years old in Santa Clara County. Through the work2future Youth Program, participants can access a range of services including:
• One-on-One Career Advising
• Job Readiness Workshops
• Financial and Educational Support
• Paid Internships and Apprenticeships
• Connections to Employment Opportunities
• And more!

Mission College

efsanchezrojas — 2024-09-20 01:09:06 UTC

De Anza College

efsanchezrojas — 2024-09-20 01:14:13 UTC

Evergreen College

efsanchezrojas — 2024-09-20 01:14:59 UTC

San Jose City College

efsanchezrojas — 2024-09-20 01:15:35 UTC

Foothill College

efsanchezrojas — 2024-09-20 01:16:05 UTC

West Valley College

efsanchezrojas — 2024-09-20 01:24:20 UTC

What is DSPS?

efsanchezrojas — 2024-09-20 01:26:34 UTC

Disabled Student Programs and Services doc (DSPS) is all about equity and making sure any student can reach his or her full potential. DSPS assists students with disabilities so they have equal access to all educational programs and activities on campus.

Youtube

efsanchezrojas — 2024-09-20 01:29:46 UTC

Check out this Youtube video it has great resources!

Accommodations in College

efsanchezrojas — 2024-09-20 01:31:03 UTC

Awesome video with plenty of tips for requesting accomodations

Transition Services

efsanchezrojas — 2024-09-20 01:39:23 UTC

Your transition plan will have two parts:

Part One is about what you want to do when you are an adult. These are your GOALS.⁵ You and your IEP Team should look at your goals every year.⁶
Part Two is about what you need to do to reach your GOALS. These are called “ACTIVITIES.” Your transition plan should have a coordinated set of activities to help you reach your future goals.⁷

California Department of Education

efsanchezrojas — 2024-09-20 01:41:14 UTC

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