Education Resources for People with Disabilities

Planning for the future is part of any student's education. For students with disabilities, transition services are designed to help planning and implementing the transition from school to work or to another school.

US Department of Education - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
IDEA is a law ensuring services to children with disabilities throughout the nation. IDEA governs how states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education, and related. This site is a "one-stop shop" for resources related to IDEA and its implementing regulations.

Minnesota Children with Special Health Needs (MCSHN)
Find a list of materials and links that may assist youth and young adults with special health needs make transitions to all aspects of adult life.

Early Childhood Services
A directory of services available to children with disabilities in Minnesota provides information on local early intervention services to assist families and those working with young children with special health needs or disabilities.

PACER Center
The Parent Advocacy Coalition for Educational Rights is based on the concept of parents helping parents, advocates for children and young adults with disabilities, and their families.

Find Minnesota Schools
Every postsecondary school is responsible for providing students with disabilities the services they need in order to benefit from their education program of choice. However, what each institution offers may vary. Contact the admissions office of the schools that you are interested in attending, to learn more about the services they offer.

Assistive Technology services and Resources
Make sure you are informed about assistive technologies that allow students with disabilities to get the most out of their education.

Plan Your Education
Consolidate your search for higher education and financial aid.