Please see the flyer detailing the Ride for FREE with Your Student ID program. Students must be enrolled at Santiago Canyon College Continuing Education and be attending a minimum of 12 hours per week to qualify.
Person Centered Planning
This information is provided by the California State Council on Developmental Disabilities, Orange County Office.
Scholarships for Students with Disabilities
A List of General Scholarships
for Students with Disabilities
(Source: AffordableColleges.com)
“According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), approximately 11% of undergraduate students have a disability. Considering that around 20.2 million students are enrolled at U.S. colleges, an estimated 2 million of them are likely living with some type of a disability. This may include a visual impairment, a specific learning disability, an orthopedic impairment, hard of hearing/deafness, or a speech disability, among others. Many of these students receive federal financial aid in the form of grants and loans, while some work part-time and/or receive financial assistance from their families to help pay for college. As medical and tuition costs continue to rise, however, more and more scholarships for students with disabilities are being made available to fill critical financial gaps.”
To read more and see a full list of scholarships, click here…
AUTISM RESOURCE MOM, INC.
Autism Resource Mom is a nonprofit organization that provides support, guidance & hope to families of children with autism.
Services for Families:
- Social activities for individuals on the spectrum (all ages)
- Support & education for parents/caregivers
- One-on-one counseling for parents/families
For Professionals:
- Guest speakers for any size group
- Autism consulting for public & private groups
- Problem-solving strategies for educators, health care providers, government agencies & more
Overview of Autism Spectrum Disorders Grad Certificate
ASU’s Graduate Certificate in autism spectrum disorders is ideal for educators, interventionists, psychologists, pathologists, behavior analysts, or family members who want to enhance their preparation for working with children and adults affected with autism spectrum disorders.
Surfers Healing
Surfers Healing is the original surf camp for children with autism, and we’ve been serving the community since 1996. Yet what we offer isn’t a ‘cure’, or even ‘traditional’ therapy. It’s a completely different sensation and environment for our participants. We give individuals a chance to encounter the waves, to challenge themselves, to try something new. And since 1 in every 68 US children has an ASD (CDC report, March 2014), our work is more vital than ever.
Our biggest challenge? Getting kids to come out of the water! Once they ride with us, they don’t want to stop. Attending our camps positively impacts children with autism; the experience helps instill confidence and calm. Yet over the years we’ve seen that Surfers Healing also has a profound impact on parents. Autism parents are always hearing about what their children cannot do. But at a Surfers Healing camp, it’s all about what their kids can do.
We’re based in Southern California, but we offer camps across the country, as well as in Mexico, and Puerto Rico. Our camps provide an relaxed, accepting, and welcoming environment – the perfect space in which to risk and grow.
For further information, see www.surfershealing.org
THE WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT
The Department of Labor (DOL), in coordination with the U.S. Departments of Education (ED) and Health and Human Services (HHS), has worked to prepare everyone for the implementation of WIOA. The WIOA Resource Page provides information and resources for States, local areas, non-profits and other grantees, and other stakeholders to assist with implementation of the Act. This page is updated to reflect newly developed materials, including responses to frequently asked questions.
Check here for the latests news and announcements: https://www.doleta.gov/wioa/
Transition: Health Care Guide for Youth & Families
This article has information about health care insurance options, benefits and eligibility. It addresses durable medical power of attorney, HIPAA issues, and medical records. You can download a worksheet that walks one through the steps of making a healthcare appointment and what information to bring to the medical services providers.
SSC@IAN AUTISM WEBINARS
The SSC @ IAN periodically sponsors online presentations, called webinars, for you to attend via your computer. It’s a great opportunity to hear a doctor or researcher speak about an important topic, and to ask him or her questions. You will be notified by email of the date and time, and how to register.
But don’t worry if you happen to miss one. We have recorded the webinars for you to watch at your convenience. So sit back, listen and learn, all from the comfort of your home or office.
Employment Tool Kit from Autism Speaks
This Employment Tool Kit helps you research, find and keep employment in the current, competitive labor market. Stories, tips and resources were developed from a collaboration of people, including adults with autism, dedicated to increasing the employment participation of adults on the spectrum.
Although this Employment Tool Kit is geared towards you, we know that families, transition coordinators, vocational rehabilitation staff, business leaders and anyone who is helping someone with autism find and keep employment will also find this resource helpful.