Opportunities for post-high school education are available for many young adults with developmental disabilities. Continuing education courses at local colleges or vocational schools, adult education programs at local high schools, and career training programs are available in Sussex County.

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Discuss opportunities for post high school education with your DDDS case manager, DVR counselor or school counselor.

The University of Delaware has developed the Transition Partnership Program (TPP) as a university-school district come together effort to provide consumer driven, person-centered, educational model program for students as they transition from school to adult life and work settings. The goal of TPP is to increase the opportunities and support provided so that individuals may achieve independence, productivity, and full integration. For more information, go to https://www.udel.edu/cds/tpp.htm.

The University of Maryland has developed an online training entitled Individual Supports to Increase Access to an Inclusive College Experience for Students with Intellectual Disabilities. This online training provides an overview of the major steps involved in creating individual supports to access postsecondary education. It includes step-by-step instructions, downloadable examples and forms, a glossary, list of acronyms, FAQ, and related web resources.

Research Institute for Assistive and Training Technologies @ the National Association of State Directors of Special Education http://www.nasdse.com

The Research Institute for Assistive and Training Technologies provides assistive technology instruction to professionals through either distance (on-line) education or face-to-face (on-site) instruction. Through the use of print, videos, CD-ROMs, and hands-on-materials, you can earn graduate degrees (i.e., Masters or Post- Masters), university credit (graduate, undergraduate, or CEUs), professional development hours, and Specialists Certificates. Visit http://www.nasdse.com for more information.

• American Association of Community Colleges (AACC)
  Service inclusion for community college students
  One duPont Circle, NW, Washington, DC 20036
  (202) 728-0200 Fax (202) 833-2467
  
• Association on Higher Education and Disability
  P.O. Box 540666, Waltham, MA 02454
  (781) 788-0003 Fax (781) 788-0033
  email - ahead@ahead.org
  
• Institute for Community Inclusion
  
• National Center on Secondary Education and Transition
  
• PACER Center (Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights)
  
• Wright's Law
  
• The Recreation Enhancement And Learning (REAL) Project
  (302) 831-1705
  
• Kent County Adult Education (302) 687-4545
  
• Association on Higher Education and Disability
  Committed to participation of individuals with disabilities in postsecondary education.
  P.O. Box 540666, Waltham, MA 02454
  (781) 788-0003 Fax (781) 788-0033
  email - ahead@ahead.org
  
• American Association of Community Colleges (AACC)
  Service inclusion for community college students.
  One duPont Circle, NW, Suite 410, Washington, DC 20036
  (202) 728-0200 Fax (202) 833-2467