A growing number of colleges and universities are offering postsecondary and transition programs for students with disabilities. Research shows students with disabilities who attend postsecondary and transition programs are more likely to exit those programs with paid employment. Hear an overview of postsecondary and transition programs for students with disabilities,... more

A growing number of colleges and universities are offering postsecondary and transition programs for students with disabilities. Research shows students with disabilities who attend postsecondary and transition programs are more likely to exit those programs with paid employment. Hear an overview of postsecondary and transition programs for students with disabilities, and learn how you can help your students gain entry into these programs. Download accompanying handouts here.

Learning objectives:
After viewing this webinar you should be able to:

• Identify postsecondary college and university programs available to students with disabilities.
  
• Assist students with disabilities in applying to postsecondary programs.
  
• Create an adapted transition plan for postsecondary education opportunities for student with disabilities.
  

Speaker: Daya Patton, Lead School Counselor, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, Clemmons, N.C.

Original air date: Oct. 3, 2018 less