Think College Insight Brief #45 discusses how students with intellectual disabilities can utilize federal financial aid to help pay for college. This publication was originally released in 2012 as...Read more
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While this booklet describes several funding options for students with intellectual disabilities who are attending college in Vermont, many of the strategies would also be applicable in other...Read more
This report examines AmeriCorps as a model that allows youth with disabilities to maintain their Social Security benefits while enrolled in service programs that support work-based learning and...Read more
This Think College handout provides a list of several funding sources, examples, and links to further information when available....Read more
With the passage of the Higher Education Opportunities Act (HEOA) of 2008, students with intellectual disabilities who are enrolled in a federally approved Comprehensive Transition and...Read more
The mission of Ruby's Rainbow is to grant scholarships to adults with Down syndrome who are seeking postsecondary education, enrichment, or vocational classes. It is their goal to create awareness...Read more
This video from the ABLE National Resource Center provides very straightforward descriptions and explanations of the type of expenses that ABLE funds can be used for. The ABLE NRC...Read more
Special Needs Financial Planning is planning for two generations . Once the planning is in place, we understand fiduciary responsibility and manage the money to help our families work toward...Read more
The financial experts at The Simple Dollar published this guide on how to plan and provide for a child with special needs. Financial planning and preparation is essential for ensuring every child...Read more
Developed by two financial planning experts who also have family members with special needs, this one-of-a-kind book is an absolute must-have as parents and other caregivers plan for the lasting...Read more