Post-Secondary and Post Graduate Planning Resources

aints & Scholars, Inc. does not officially endorse any of these programs or resources. This is not an exhaustive list but rather a starting point to begin your search for meaningful opportunities. If you are an organization with a similar mission and would like to be added to our database, please reach out to us.

Please also check with your high school or college as they are often a wealth of information for programs and resources that focus on service learning, internships, career development, travel, post-graduation planning, support services, and gap year options.

Post-Secondary Planning

Career Cruising

  • College and career readiness technology solution

  • Explore colleges and careers based on interest areas

  • Self-exploration and planning program that helps people of all ages achieve their potential in career and life

SCOIR

  • College and career readiness technology solution

  • Explore colleges and careers based on interest areas

  • Self-exploration and planning program that helps people of all ages achieve their potential in career and life

Naviance

  • College and career readiness technology solution

  • Explore colleges and careers based on interest areas

  • Self-exploration and planning program that helps people of all ages achieve their potential in career and life

FairTest

  • Free Resources - Find schools that are SAT or ACT Test optional






Post-Secondary Support Services & Resources | Massachusetts

ARICA 

  • An Act Relative to Insurance Coverage for Autism - A law passed in 2010

  • You can also call MHBP for support with this process if needed

  • Autism Insurance Resource Center

DMH Young Adult Resource Guide | Transition Age Youth Services

  • Transition age youth services

  • Resources, advocacy, programs, employment services

The Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission

  • Mass Rehab

  • www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-rehabilitation-commission

  • The Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) helps individuals with disabilities to live and work independently. MRC is responsible for Vocational Rehabilitation, Community Living, and Disability Determination for federal benefit programs.

  • Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)   (Free online services)

Therapist Neurodiversity Collective

  • Provides free public access to non-behavioral based, trauma-informed, neurodiversity paradigm aligned therapists

  • Advocacy, resources, directory, blog

Dynamy

  • Worcester, MA

  • Non-degree postsecondary program for young adults with diverse learning, developmental, and intellectual disabilities

Semester Off

  • Wellesley, MA

  • innovative, group-based, educational enrichment program

  • Students ages 17-25

Threshold

  • Lesley University • Cambridge, MA

  • Two-year, on-campus college experience for students with diverse learning, intellectual, and developmental disabilities.

MassBay Transitional Scholars Program

  • Wellesley, MA

  • The Transitional Scholars Program at MassBay is a student centered program designed for transition age students with a documented intellectual disability. This program serves students typically between 18-22 years old, currently enrolled in their high school transition programs or transitioning from high school to post-secondary education.

BSU Excel

  • Bridgewater State University

  • The EXCEL Program at Bridgewater State University (BSU) is a fully-inclusive postsecondary program for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Students in the EXCEL program share the same experiences as their college peers in the areas of academics, socialization, professional development, and independent living. Students become more independent and actively engaged in creating and living their lives.

Job Corps

  • Trade programs, on-campus experience

  • Find a local Job Corps

  • Entry criteria based on Socio-Economic Strata but also most students with a disability (IEP) in high school are eligible for Job Corps services