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10 Tips for Staying Organized in College
Going from high school to college is a big change. Learning how to stay organized with your schedule and courses is a big part in whether or not you'll be successful. This resource provides 10 tips for helping you stay organized.
Read more10 Tips for Voters with Disabilities
This resource from the US Election Assistance Commission provides tips about the voting process and options available to help voters with disabilities vote privately and independently.
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A Guide for Higher Education Professionals
This manual, developed by the Rochester Institute of Technology, in conjunction with other up and coming higher learning institutes, and funded by the Autism Speaks Family Services Community Grant, is designed to help colleges and universities prepare to support individuals with autism attending college and help them succeed.
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A Practical Guide for People with Disabilities Who Want to Go to College
This document provides a practical guide to help people with disabilities who want to pursue their education goals at a community college, career institute, four-year college, university, or graduate school. The guide provides an overview of the challenges and supports needed to help achieve this goal. These include: finding the right school, locating supports, managing your disability and your education, and using your new educational qualifications in the search for a better job. Other areas addressed include assessing your own interests and skills, funding your education, disclosing your disability, and locating supports and services to succeed in school. This versatile guide can be used by consumers, rehabilitation and/or case management personnel, and family members/friends or individuals with disabilities.
Read moreAASPIRE Healthcare Toolkit
This website has information and worksheets for adults with autism, supporters and healthcare providers. It focuses on primary healthcare.
Read moreActive Shooter Social Story
This social story developed ASERT along with PEMA, provides a visual explanation of how to handle an active shooter situation.
Read moreActivity and Event Ideas for Autism Support Groups
This resource, developed by ASERT, provides suggestions and tips for individuals who are starting their own autism support or social group.
Read moreADERS Adult Socialization Group
Autism Diagnostic Evaluations Resources & Services (ADERS) offers a variety of services for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities in North Central Pennsylvania, including monthly social groups.
Read moreAdult Autism Programs: AAW & ACAP
Pennsylvania offers two programs for adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through the Bureau of Autism Services (BAS): the Adult Autism Waiver (AAW) and the Adult Community Autism Program (ACAP). Both programs are designed for residents of Pennsylvania who are age 21 and older and have a diagnosis of autism. These programs are evidence-based and outcome-driven models which have been designed to assist participants in gaining the greatest level of independence possible, encourage involvement in community life, improve social skills and provide support to caregivers.
Read moreAdult Community Autism Program (ACAP)
The Adult Community Autism Program, also known as ACAP, is one of two programs in Pennsylvania specifically designed to help adults with autism spectrum disorder participate in their communities in the way that they want to, based upon their identified needs.
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