Helpful Resources

How do I prepare for College?

MoAhead: https://moahead.org/resources/guidebook/

https://disability.mo.gov/education.htm

Portal for students and parents.

http://www.going-to-college.org/

Guide to college for students with disabilities.

https://www.ahead.org/students-parents

Organization for parents and students with disabilities.

https://www.nccsdclearinghouse.org/

A clearinghouse and resource library of the National Center for College Students with Disabilities (NCCSD).

What is the difference between Guardianship and Conservatorship?

How will earning a wage impact Disability Benefits?

Disability Benefits 101: https://mo.db101.org/

Can students or youth with disabilities access Sheltered Workshops or receive subminimum wage?

Work Force Innovation ACT (WIOA) Webinars

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