EDUCATION & TRAINING
Bethesda College of Applied Learning at Concordia University-Wisconsin
www.cuw.edu/about/offices/bethesda.html
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Program Information: a unique, two-year post-secondary certificate program.
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Supplemental Resources:
All About Bethesda Campus Tour of Bethesda Residence Hall Tour Why we Love Bethesda College |
Kira Collins, Director
kira.collins@cuw.edu 262.243.5700 12800 N. Lake Shore Drive Mequon, WI 53097 |
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:
access@cod.edu 630.942.3000 Student Services Center (SSC) Room 3249 425 Fawell Blvd. Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 |
College of DuPage-Vocational Skills
www.cod.edu/academics/continuing_education/vocational/vocational-skills.aspx
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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 CE@cod.edu 630.942.2208 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 SMoore@donkainc.org 630.665.8169 400 N. County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187 |
Elmhurst Learning & Success Academy-ELSA @ Elmhurst College
www.elmhurst.edu/admission/elsa/admission-requirements/
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Program Information: four year post-secondary certificate program for young adults ages 18-28, with differing abilities.
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Supplemental Resources:
ELSA Program Brochure |
Contact Information:
Tim Ahlberg ahlbergt@elmhurst.edu 630.617.3752 190 S. Prospect Avenue Elmhurst, IL 60126 |
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:
Gemillia Staple gemillia.staple@illinois.gov 312.433.3125 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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Contact Information:
Drew Burless, RISE Program Assistant Director andrew.burless@judsonu.edu 847.628.2525 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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Supplemental Resources:
For more information visit the website and/or contact the organization. |
Contact Information:
admissions@miccommunity.org 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 epotter3@nl.edu OR paceprogram@nl.edu 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:
Eric Lindsay elindsay@shepherdscollege.edu info@shepherdscollege.edu 262.878.6359 1805 15th Avenue Union Grove, Wisconsin, 53182-1597 |
Turning Pointe Autism Foundation-Career College
turningpointeautismfoundation.org/career-college-6/
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Program Information: employment skill development in a supportive environment focusing on three areas: independent living, social communication & employability skills.
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Contact Information:
Tricia Sommerfeld, Career College Instructor & Behavior Analyst tsommerfeld@turningpointeaf.org 224.577.6591 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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Contact Information:
Michael Petkewec, Senior Program Specialist-Recruitment michael-petkewec@uiowa.edu 319.384.2127 240 S. Madison & S229 Lindquist Center Iowa City, IA 52242 |