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a disabled or challenged student you may have a lot of special concerns about
life after high school. Should you pursue a higher education? What will my life
style be like? What will be different?
There are programs out there that provide
resources and information to students with disabilities. Disabled
students programs serve eligible students with
disabilities of all kinds, including mobility, visual, or hearing impairments;
speech impairments; chronic illnesses such as AIDS, diabetes, and lupus; seizure
disorders; head injuries; impairments such as back injuries and carpal tunnel
syndrome; psychological disabilities such as bipolar disorder and severe anxiety
or depression; attention deficit disorder; and learning disabilities.
These organizations firmly believe that all students,
regardless of whether they have a disability should have equal access to
educational and career opportunities. They believe, as we do, that students with
disabilities can overcome their disability and participate in most aspects of
normal life.
Financial Aid
There are many scholarships
and fellowships available strictly for students with disabilities. Be sure to browse the rest of
the site also, since some of the more general listings and scholarship databases
may contain information relevant to students with disabilities.
Contact the HEATH Resource Center's Financial Aid for Students with
Disabilities for information on financial aid for students with
disabilities.
HEATH
One Dupont Circle, Suite 800
Washington, DC 20036-1193
Phone: 1-800-544-3284 or 1-202-939-9320 (both numbers voice/TTY)
Fax: 1-202-833-4760
Other Resources
Clearinghouse on Disability Information
The US Department of Education operates the Clearinghouse on Disability
Information. For more information, call 1-202-205-8241 (voice/TDD) or write to:
Clearinghouse on Disability Information
US Department of Education
330 C Street, SW, Room 3132
Washington, DC 20202-2524
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