• Planning and Preparation

• Education and Training Options

• 21+ Program Options 

• Web Resources

Visit Our Post RHS Site

Visit the RHS Guidance Webpage

Exploring options for life after graduation

• Establishing strengths and preferences

• Collaborating with school staff and IEP team

• Communicating with schools or training programs - have a list of questions ready

• Participating in activities for skill development & preparation 

• Identifying and securing the appropriate support services and/or accommodations

• Use information gathered to develop measurable goals

Preparation and Planning

• SPAN (Parent Advocacy Network) Planning for Inclusive Higher Education Programs & Post Secondary Education Options

• SPAN Education After High School Survey gathering information regarding what families know and want to know about college for students with I/DD

• Funding and Program Options

• College Resources for Students with Disabilities: Outline of college disability resources 

• Bergen Community College Office Specialized Services 

BCC Accommodations Process
Contact Email Ana Rolando

Registration: Contact Office of Specialized Services for appointment with an Academic Counselor or go to aacenter@bergen.edu to make an appointment or register online

• Bergen Community Center for Adult Transition (on Bergen Community College campus) supports individuals 18-24 with ID/DD while in college and promotes access to community-based services and resources in the areas of education, training, and employment. 

• BCSS Cape Center College Resources

College Programs 

• College Programs for Students with Special Needs & Scholarship Opportunities from NJ Arc

• Colleges with Strong Support Systems

• College Steps: Nonprofit that provides customized, college support for students with learning and social challenges such as learning disabilities, autism, and executive functioning deficits.
  College Compass program 
  Calendar of Events

  
  College Steps Youtube Video

• College Transitions Website

• Upcoming College Tours 

• ThinkCollege - College Search & Family Resources

Vocational Training

• Guide to Trade Schools for individuals with I/DD: Search by state, area of interest, database of programs

• Bergen Community College: Continuing Education and Workforce Development 

• Bergen Community College: Courses and Programs - select from a wide variety of careers

• Bergen Community College: Apprenticeship Opportunities

• Bergen County Technical Schools: Admission Information & campus programs

• Lincoln Tech Walk In Wednesdays - Every Wednesday 9am to 6pm @ Paramus Campus

  
  Contact Greg Currie of Lincoln Tech for more information

• Eastwick Education: HoHoKus School of Trades and Technical Sciences 

• Bergen County Project Search: DVRS Job Training 

21+ Programs

• 21+ Programs List and Contact Information 

• Post 21 Club: Families-based organization that creates new opportunities

• Provider search: find service providers in your area