Getting a Higher Education: Rights and Accommodations
If you need special supports or accommodations to succeed while you are in high school, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires that a well thought-out Individualized Education Program (IEP) be developed and updated yearly. Once you graduate from Read more >>
Online Resource Center for Current and Prospective College Students With Disabilities [web resource]
The National Center for College Students with Disabilities (NCCSD) is a federally-funded, national resource for future and current college students and graduate students with any type of disability, chronic health condition, or mental or emotional illness. Read more >>
Disability Resources on Campus [web resource]
Nearly every college and university in the US has an office on campus that works with students who have disabilities. The office is responsible for making sure that campus classes, programs, buildings and other facilities, and services are accessible to Read more >>
Does My IEP or 504 Plan Transfer to College?
If you have had the benefit of accommodations through an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 plan, you may be wondering if your IEP or 504 plan will still apply after you graduate from high school. In this video clip, Read more >>
3 Tips to Improve Communication With Young Adults [downloadable]
This tip sheet provides parents and allies of youth and young adults with lived experience of a mental health condition tips to be able to improve their connection with them. Read more >>
In our fast-paced world, juggling academics, work, community service, and other responsibilities can be overwhelming. This constant juggle can affect your overall health and well-being. Not having balance in life often results in increased stress that can negatively impact relationships, Read more >>
Young Adults: It’s Okay to Ask for Help [downloadable]
Entering adulthood can be an emotional time, but sometimes the ups and downs can mean something more. Millions of young adults are living with a mental or substance use disorder and many either do not realize they have one or Read more >>
In honor of Valentine’s Day, today’s podcast is all about pursuing what you love. While it’s never too late to follow your dreams, we hope you’ll share this inspiring episode with the young adults in your life! We have all Read more >>
Three Questions to Ask Yourself to Find Your Passion at Work
As people continue to move around in the Great Resignation, therapist, author and podcast host Esther Perel says job-seekers should keep it simple: “Do something that you’re interested in.” Read more >>
How Liking Your Job Will Help You Succeed
Being happy at work and loving what you do is an overall productivity booster and enhances performance. People who enjoy their jobs are more likely to be optimistic, motivated, learn faster, make fewer mistakes, and better business decisions. Read more >>
