Basic Skills

Basic skills refer to skills needed for a job. The resources listed below will assist you to obtain your high school equivalency.

High School Equivalency - Learn about multiple pathways to a high school diploma in New York State. A summary is listed on this handout.

Adult Education Programs - Learn about The mission of AEPP within the New York State Education Department is to promote, develop, and support adult education programs with the goal of providing adult students with successful pathways and transitions to post secondary education, apprenticeship training, and the workforce.

New York State Regents - High School Equivalency (HSE) Exam Pathway - This resource provides guidance regarding the eligibility requirements and application process for the New York State Regents – HSE Exam Pathway.

Financial Resources for Education

If you are interested in attending college after high school, try to think about how you’re going to pay for it. Posted below are links to different ways that people with disabilities can pay for school.

Fast Web - This is your connection to scholarships, colleges, financial aid, and more.

Big Future - College Board created this scholarship search tool where you can create your road map. You can also save your college planning research and activities.

Federal Student Aid - The U.S. Department of Education offers Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for eligible students. Note that students with intellectual disabilities may be able to get certain types of federal student aid.

Other College Resources for Youth With Disabilities

Going to College - A resource for teens with disabilities created by the Virginia Commonwealth University.

Request for Accommodations for Advanced Placement Exam - Submit a request to the College Board for accommodations, such as extended time or the use of a computer for the SAT, SAT Subject Tests, PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, or Advanced Placement® Exams.

Lime Connect - This organization introduces highly accomplished individuals with disabilities to scholarships, fellowships, and careers with the world's leading corporations.

QIAT-PS (Quality Indicators for Assistive Technology in Post-Secondary Education) - This tool helps students rate themselves on their Assistive Technology (AT) skills. Create an account to complete an online assessment or download the print assessment.

ACCES-VR - Assists individuals with disabilities to achieve and maintain employment and to support independent living through training, education, rehabilitation, and career development.