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College Is Possible Non-Diploma Panel Professional Resources

Think College: Martha Mock, Director, Center for Disability and Education at the University of Rochester 

Conducting a College Search (English): https://thinkcollege.net/resource/preparing-for-college/conducting-a-college-search-questions-to-ask-college-programs

Cómo buscar una universidad (Español): https://thinkcollege.net/resource/c%C3%B3mo-buscar-una-universidad-preguntas-que-debe-hacer-a-los-programas-universitarios

Think College Family Resources (English): https://thinkcollege.net/family-resources

Recursos de Think College para familias (Español): https://thinkcollege.net/espanol

Resource Guide for Inclusive Postsecondary Education for Students withIntellectual Disability:  https://thinkcollege.net/sites/default/files/files/resources/TCcampaign-resource-booklet_R-fixed.pdf

CUNY Unlimited: Carrie Shockley, Assistant Vice Chancellor, Student Inclusion Initiatives

CUNY Unlimited: https://www.cuny.edu/current-students/student-affairs/student-services/disability/unlimited

Melissa Riggio Higher Education Program: Jessica Giorgio, Director of Post-Secondary Programs, AHRCNYC, Melissa Riggio Higher Education Program

Additional Program Information: https://www.ahrcnyc.org/services/school/college/

College Program Application: https://www.ahrcnyc.org/services/school/college/apply/

ACCES-VR: Nicole Dais, M.S. Ed, Regional Business Relations Representative,  ACCES-VR (NYC)

ACCES-VR Useful Links: https://www.acces.nysed.gov/vr

Transition and Youth Services Ages 14-22: An Overview of ACCES-VR Services Video: https://vimeo.com/1121998410?share=copy

OPWDD Eligibility: Kathy Arocho-Kelly, MPA, Associate Vice President, Entitlements, AHRC New York City

OPWDD Contact Page: https://opwdd.ny.gov/contact-us 

OPWDD Front Door: https://opwdd.ny.gov/get-started/front-door