Coronavirus (COVID-19) Health and Safety Guide
ASERT has compiled resources for those with autism and those who care for people with autism relating to the current COVID-19 outbreak.
Category: Education
College Board
The College Board considers all reasonable requests for accommodations needed by students with documented disabilities.
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College Information for Individuals with Autism
This resource 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. This resource highlights important information for students.
Read moreCommon Abbreviations in Autism Services and Special Education
This resource, developed by ASERT, provides a guide to common abbreviations you may come across when receiving autism services and supports.
Read moreConference Exhibitors FAQ
An exhibit is something on display for others to view. At a conference the exhibits are set up on tables in a common area and typically have information from organizations that is related to the topic of the conference. Sometimes an exhibit provides information only. Other times there might be items for sale at an exhibit. In addition to items on display, an exhibit table will typically also have a person available to talk to you about what is on display on the table. These people are referred to as exhibitors.
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COVID-19 Virtual Learning Supports
This collection of resources provides parents, caregivers and self-advocates information on virtual learning supports available to help students during COVID-19. Some resources are available statewide while others are specific to Philadelphia and other regions of Pennsylvania.
Read moreDepartment of Education: Basic Education Circulars (BEC)
Basic Education Circular's (BEC) provide the Department of Education's guidance on the implementation of law, regulation, and policy.
Read moreDeveloping an IEP Transition Plan
For students with disabilities, the transition services available through an Individualized Education Program (IEP) can be an essential source of support on the path to adulthood.
Read moreDifferences Between Secondary and Post-Secondary Educational Settings
These information sheets highlight some of the differences in disability laws as well as expectations of students and teachers as they relate to secondary and post-secondary educational settings.
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Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology (DO.IT)
Common forms of financial aid include grants, loans, work-study, and scholarships.
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Distance Learning Social Story
This resource, developed by ASERT, provides a visual explanation of distance learning, also known as online learning or cyber school. This resource has been translated into Spanish, Chinese, Russian, and Arabic. An animated version is also available.
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