• Understood.org: 7 things to know about college disability services

    If your child has had an  or a  in high school, you’ve been able to play a role in the process. You’ve had access to the people who are providing supports and services. And you’ve been able to monitor how well those supports are being implemented.

    College is a different story — starting with the fact that there are no IEPs or special education in college. For some parents, that can be hard to adjust to at first. Still, almost all colleges have a disability services office for students with learning and thinking differences.

    Here are seven things to know about college disability services, and how they differ from high school.

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  • THE NCCSD CLEARINGHOUSE AND RESOURCE LIBRARY

    What are the NCCSD and Clearinghouse doing?

     
    Our mission is in the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008.  The NCCSD has three purposes:

        Provide technical assistance and information to anyone needing information about disability and higher education, including college students, their families, faculty, college administrators and staff,  disability services professionals​​​​​​​, researchers, and policymakers.  We accomplish this through our national online clearinghouse and through our student group, DREAM.  We also welcome questions and may contact us at any time. 
        Collect information and do research about disability services at campuses in the United States, sharing findings with the public.  For more information, see our research page.
        Report to the U.S. Department of Education about the current status of college students with disabilities in the U.S.  

    The Clearinghouse is one product of the NCCSD. Other services and activities include answering calls from students, families and professionals, maintaining a social media presence and conducting research. We welcome your feedback about this site and encourage you to take a look at the evolving list of reviewers who have helped us create and edit this site.

    Contact us with questions, comments and suggestions at nccsd@ahead.org or 844-730-8048 toll-free.
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  • The National Center for College Students with Disabilities (NCCSD)

    Who We Are

    In 2021, a federal discretionary grant (P116D210002) was awarded via the National Center for Information and Technical Support for 
    Postsecondary Students with Disabilities Program (NCITSPSD) to the
    University of Minnesota’s Institute on Community Integration (ICI-UMN), in full partnership with the Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) and is authorized by Congress in the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (777.4).

    The National Center for College Students with Disabilities (NCCSD), was first established December 1, 2015,  under federal funding from the U.S. Department of Education (P116D150005), through the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE).  

    Learn more about:
    • Our team
    • Our advisory board
    • ​Campus partners and organizations working with us

    What We Do

    Our mission is in the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008.  The NCCSD has three purposes:
    1. Provide technical assistance and information to anyone needing information about disability and higher education, including college students, their families, faculty, college administrators and staff,  disability services professionals​​​​​​​, researchers, and policymakers.  We accomplish this through our national online clearinghouse and through our student group, DREAM.  We also welcome questions and may contact us at any time. 
    2. Collect information and do research about disability services at campuses in the United States, sharing findings with the public.  For more information, see our research page.
    3. Report to the U.S. Department of Education about the current status of college students with disabilities in the U.S.  
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  • Success 101: A College Readiness Course

    Success 101 is a 3-credit college readiness course designed to prepare students for the rigors and expectations of higher education. Students who take this course experience Bergen Community College’s support team of tutors, counselors, librarians, learning communities, workshops, events, clubs, student organizations, and the OneStop.

    The curriculum includes:

    • Transition from high school to college
    • Self-management and organization (time, money, academic)
    • Study strategies, note-taking, test-taking skills
    • Degree exploration, course planning, and career development
    • Health, wellness, interdependence, and emotional intelligence
    • Critical reading, writing, thinking, and oral communication needed for higher education and beyond
    • Five-year plan for academic and personal success

    Success 101 is located under Interdisciplinary Studies (IST123) and can be performed as a dual enrollment course at your high school, incorporated into your Early College or Early Career curriculum or taken as a stand-alone course at Bergen Community College. Credits transfer to most higher education institutions. There are no prerequisites or minimum SAT scores needed to enroll in this course.

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  • Turning Point Program

    The Turning Point Program is a two-year postsecondary experience for young adults with intellectual disability interested in academic, vocational and social enrichment.

    Students participate in a career pathway credentialing course and have the opportunity to graduate with professional industry recognized credentials as well as a Certificate of Achievement through the Division of Continuing Education.

    The Turning Point Program is a non-degree program and is not a bridge to matriculating in a degree seeking program at the College.

    The Turning Point Program supports competitive integrated employment as a goal for each student participant.

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