Autism Speaks Adult Services Resources
Autism Speaks Housing and Adult Services initiative focuses on resources that impact all facets of adult life including employment, housing, and post-secondary education.
www.autismspeaks.org/family-services/adults
Adult Autism & Employment
A guide for vocational rehabilitation professionals. A Product of the University of Missouri’s TACE Center.
www.dps.missouri.edu/Autism.html
UK Disability Financial Support & Assistance Guide
In-depth disability financial support and assistance guide by HomeGuides
https://homeguides.co.uk/disability-financial-support/
Aging with Autism
Programs and services for individuals with autism as they transition to and through adulthood.
www.agingwithautism.org
Alliance for Full Participation
The mission is to dream, plan, work, mobilize and organize with people with developmental disabilities, their families, and supporting communities.
www.allianceforfullparticipation.org
American Association on Health and Disability Scholarships
The AAHD Scholarship Program supports students with disabilities who are pursuing higher education.
aahd.us
APSE: Advancing Employment, Connecting People
The only national organization with an exclusive focus on integrated employment and career advancement opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
www.apse.org
The Art of Autism
A collaborative project which finds places for artists, poets, authors, and entertainers on the autism spectrum to be seen and heard.
the-art-of-autism.com
ASPEN: Asperger Syndrome Education Network
A nonprofit organization that provides education, support, and advocacy for families and individuals.
aspennj.org
Atypical Educational Travel
Provides escorted adventures for adults with social, behavioral, and cognitive challenges.
atypicaltravel.org
Autism After 16
Autism After 16 is dedicated to providing information and analysis of adult autism issues, with the emphasis on analysis.
www.autismafter16.com
AUTISM HANGOUT
Dedicated to bringing timely, relevant news, resources and hope to those affected by autism.
www.autismhangout.com
Autism In Love
A feature length documentary exploring how adults with autism fall in love and manage the romantic relationship.
www.autisminlove.com
Autism Transition Handbook
Access to the most current and comprehensive information on the transition to adulthood.
www.autismhandbook.org
College Funding for Students with Disabilities
Guide to funding a college education includes a list of disability-related scholarships and awards.
www.washington.edu/doit/brochures/academics/financial-aid.html
Disability Benefit Guide
A comprehensive guide to claiming disability benefits. Includes information such as how to apply, how much you may be eligible to claim and much more.
https://householdquotes.co.uk/us-disability-benefit-guide/
Disability Benefits Calculator
Find out whether you are entitled to disability benefits and how much you are entitled to.
disability-benefits-help.org
Disaboom Scholarship Directory
Recently launched a scholarship directory for students with disabilities.
www.disaboom.com/scholarships
DriveWise and DriveAdvise
Project funded by an Autism Speaks Family Services Community Grant, includes a toolkit and an educational video to facilitate decisions about whether an individual with ASD might consider driving in the future.
www.bidmc.org/DrivingWithAutism
Earning a High School Diploma through Alternative Route
www.cehd.umn.edu
EdPubs: US Department of Education
Preparing for Secondary Education – Know your Rights and Responsibilities.
edpubs.ed.gov
Federal Student Aid Grant Program
The federal government provides grant funds for students attending colleges, including career colleges and universities.
Fact Sheet
Financial Aid Opportunities for Disabled Students
Scholarships
Franklin Virtual High School: GED Test
Learn, study, and test online and let our system and support team help you rapidly reach your goals.
www.franklinvirtualschools.com
Funding Education Beyond High School: Federal Student Aid at a Glance
A quick reference guide to federal student aid programs and how to apply for this aid.
studentaid.ed.gov
GET Going Pocket Guide
A revolutionary travel trouble-shooting tool to help individuals living with Autism and other challenges as they travel independently on public transportation.
djfiddlefoundation.org
Getting Hired
A talent community for individuals and veterans with disabilities who are looking for great career opportunities.
GettingHired.com
Going to College: A Resource for Teens with Disabilities
Information about living college life with a disability.
www.going-to-college.org
Grants for Individuals: The Disabled
Online Compilations of Scholarships Specifically for Students with Disabilities.
staff.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/3disable.htm
GRASP: The Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome Partnership
Educational and advocacy organization serving individuals on the autism spectrum.
www.grasp.org
Help for Autism
Asperger books, in the areas of Employment, Female AS and Relationships where at least one person is on the spectrum, lists of Asperger traits, research on possible causes and cures of autism, questionnaires, information on diagnosis, benefits and more.
help4aspergers.com
High School Diploma
Get that job you deserve!
highschooldiploma.com
Hitchcraft Dating
A free online resource for helping neurodiverse adults, including those on the spectrum, begin the process of dating and developing romantic relationships.
hitchcraftdating.com
Jobs4Autism
Website with job success and job failure stories for individuals with autism.
www.jobs4autism.com
JobTIPS
A free program designed to help individuals with disabilities such as autism explore career interests, seek and obtain employment, and successfully maintain employment.
www.do2learn.com/JobTIPS
Life Skills Guide: Practical Information for the Real World
Guidebook provides the practical information necessary to succeed as an independent adult.
www.lifeskillsguide.com
Medicaid.Gov
Federal government website devoted to the policies of Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
medicaid.gov
National Consortium on Leadership and Disability for Youth
Uses the five areas of youth development and leadership, learning, connecting, thriving, working, and leading to guide our work.
ncld-youth.info
PACER Center Transition Resources
Free downloadable PDF’s on topics related to the transition to adulthood.
www.pacer.org/publications/transition.asp#handouts
Plan for College
Get on track to finding an education and career track that matches your skills and preferences.
www.collegeboard.com/student/plan
The Planner Guide
The application contains 135 Reference Guides that provide information about what to expect or how to do something.
www.theplannerguide.com
Social Security Act Programs to Assist the Disabled
Provides an overview of the provisions and operations of the programs.
www.ssa.gov
Employment Resources for the Disabled
Find resources that could be of assistance to those with disabilities seeking employment.
www.protectyourincome.com
Refinance & Mortgage Guide for People with Disabilities
Provides the reader with the most relevant and essential resources needed to navigate the myriad of red tape and sometimes rigid processes regularly associated with real estate purchases, also aims to educate.
www.refinancemortgagerates.com
Scholarships and Internships for Latino Students with Disabilities
A list of scholarship opportunities for college students who are Latino and who are living with disability.
www.proyectovision.net/english/opportunities/scholarships.html
Student Curriculum on Resilience Education
Developed with funding from Autism Speaks, SCoRE: Propel is an online research-based resilience program that helps students with developmental disorders adjust to college life.
www.scoreforcollege.org/propel
Schwallie Scholarship for Individuals with Autism
Support qualified individuals with autism or Asperger’s Syndrome pursuing post-secondary education.
www.researchautism.org
Social Security Online
The Red Book serves as a general reference source about the employment-related provisions of Social Security Disability Insurance.
www.ssa.gov/redbook
Think Beyond the Label
A partnership of health and human service and employment agencies with federal grants, coming together to build a uniform national infrastructure and approach that connects businesses to qualified candidates with disabilities.
www.thinkbeyondthelabel.com
Think College
Doors to college are opening for people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities in many different ways all over the country.
www.thinkcollege.net
TransCen Online’s School-to-Career Transition Self-Paced Modules
Provides an overview and orientation to main concepts, geared to help you understand the basics of transition services.
www.transcen.org/elearning.html
The Youthhood
Having a disability when thinking about post-secondary options.
www.youthhood.org/highschool/lm_disability.asp
Uneepi
An online dating and social media site to help adults living with Autism and Aspergers find love and friendship.
uneepi.com
We Connect Now
Uniting people interested in rights and issues affecting people with disabilities, with particular emphasis on college students and access to higher education and employment issues.
weconnectnow.wordpress.com
WorkSupport.com
Information, resources and research about work and disability issues.
worksupport.com
