EDUCATION & TRAINING
Aurora University-Pathways for Students with Autism
aurora.edu/pathways/index.html
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Program Information:
Collegiate Program & Pre-College Programs for individuals with Autism seeking a college degree. |
Contact Information:
347 Gladstone Ave. Aurora, IL 60506-4892 |
College of DuPage- Access & Accommodations
www.cod.edu/student_life/resources/access_accommodations/index.aspx
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Program Information: register to receive accommodations.
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Contact Information:
[email protected] 630.942.3000 Student Services Center (SSC) Room 3249 425 Fawell Blvd. Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 |
College of DuPage-Continuing Education, Developmental Education
Developmental Education COACH (Career OpportunityACHievement) Program
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Program Information: developmental level, non-credit courses to develop life and vocational skills.
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Contact Information:
Tracy Kline [email protected] 630.942.3779 Student Resource Center (SRC) Room 1110 425 Fawell Blvd. Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 |
DONKA, Inc
donkainc.org/
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Program Information: provides computer training and job readiness services to persons with physical, visual, and limited learning disabilities.
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Contact Information:
Samantha Moore, Program Manager [email protected] 630.665.8169 400 N. County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187 |
Elmhurst Learning & Success Academy-ELSA @ Elmhurst University
www.elmhurst.edu/admission/elsa/admission-requirements/
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Program Information: ELSA is a four year college experience program for young adults between the age of 18 and 28 to have college experience. The curriculum includes coursework in academics, independent living, social & recreation and career exploration pursued all while living on campus and taking a full part of campus life at Elmhurst University.
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Contact Information:
Tim Ahlberg [email protected] [email protected] 630.617.3752 190 S. Prospect Avenue Elmhurst, IL 60126 |
Hesed Transition Program -Concordia University Wisconsin
www.cuw.edu/admissions/hesed-admissions/index.html
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Program Information: CUW’s Hesed postsecondary transition program reflects a genuine desire to put God’s love into action through uplifting and empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities as they navigate the challenges of transitioning into adulthood.
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Supplemental Resources:
Please visit the website for more information. |
Illinois Center for Rehabilitation & Education (ICRE-R)
icre-roosevelt.org/
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Program Information: residential/transition Pre-Employment program for students with a disability, orthopedic impairment, and/or health impairment & is part of the Division of Rehabilitation Services
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Contact Information:
Ronald F. Rispoli, MS, CTRS [email protected] 312.433.3124 1950 Roosevelt Road Chicago, IL 60608 |
Judson University-RISE Program
www.judsonu.edu/RISE/
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Program Information: Road to Independent Living, Spiritual Formation & Employment-18-25 year old individuals with intellectual disabilities who want the college life experience in a Christian Community.
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Supplemental Resources:
Campus Tour RISE Internship Flyer RISE Overview RISE Student Advisor RISE Student Skills |
Contact Information:
Alyssa Mitchell, LSW RISE Program Assistant Director [email protected] 847.628.8535 1151 N. State Street Elgin, IL 60123 |
Minnesota Independence College & Community
www.miccommunity.org/
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Program Information: nonprofit vocational & life skills training program for young adults with learning differences & autism spectrum disorders.
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Contact Information:
[email protected] [email protected] 612.869.4008 7501 Logan Ave S., Ste 2A Richfield, MN 55423 |
P.A.C.E. @ National Louis University
nl.edu/pace/
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Program Information: three year, post-secondary certificate program designed to meet transition needs for young adults with multiple intellectual, learning & developmental disabilities.
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Contact Information:
Elizabeth Potter [email protected] OR [email protected] 312.261.3245 122 S. Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60603 |
Shepherds College
www.shepherdscollege.edu/
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Program Information: three year, post-secondary school for students with intellectual disabilities.
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Contact Information:
Tiffany Stearns, Admissions [email protected] 262.878.6359 1805 15th Avenue Union Grove, Wisconsin, 53182-1597 |
Turning Pointe Autism Foundation
turningpointeautismfoundation.org/adult-services/
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Program Information: employment skill development in a supportive environment focusing on three areas: independent living, social communication & employability skills.
Recreation and Day Services: CREW stands for Community, Recreation, Engagement, and Well-Being. This is a program for young adults with autism who are looking to build connections with others and explore new recreation and leisure activities. |
Contact Information:
Mary Butler, CCLS, CFLE, Family Specialist [email protected] 630.615.6036 1500 W. Ogden Avenue Naperville, IL 60540 |
University of Iowa-REACH Program
education.uiowa.edu/services/reach
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Program Information: Realizing Education and Career Hopes is a comprehensive transition program for students 18-25 with intellectual, cognitive and learning disabilities creating an integrated college experience.
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Supplemental Resources:
UI REACH Presentation |
Contact Information:
Michael Petkewec, Senior Program Specialist-Recruitment [email protected] 319.384.2127 240 S. Madison & S229 Lindquist Center Iowa City, IA 52242 |
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater-LIFE (Learning is For Everyone) Program
www.uww.edu/coeps/departments/life-program
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Program Information:
College experience program for young adults between the ages of 18-25 who have an intellectual disbility. |
Supplemental Resources:
Please check out the website for more information. |
Contact Information:
UW-W LIFE Program Winther Hall 1002A 800 W. Main St. Whitewater, WI, 53190 262.472.1905 Email: [email protected] |
