College Opportunities 

Life after graduation from high school and dismissal from special education has several key changes as students attend higher education opportunities. Please see the below documents and links to explore the changes in roles and responsibilities after an AISD student graduates and is dismissed from special education services. 

• Navigate Life College and Alternatives
• Accommodations vs. Modifications in higher learning environments
• College Services vs. Public School Services
• High School vs. College Disability Services
• Getting accommodations in higher education
• Think College- Higher education programming information for students with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Provides a database of programs across the United States as well as planning resources.
• Disability Specific Scholarship opportunities

• Higher Education Resource Guide for Students with Disabilities- Resource for planning for a student going to college. Also includes a list of all Texas colleges' Offices for Student with Disabilities websites.

• Scholarships

  • NCLD Scholarships
  • Think College

Texas Workforce Commission Vocational Rehabilitation (VR)

Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) can provide support and payment for a wide range of training and education if required for the student with a disability to obtain competitive employment. For example: Students goal is to be a dental hygienist, TWC can provide money toward tuition, books, and uniform (pending household income).

• TWC Vocational Rehabilitation transition services information 
• TWC Vocational Rehabilitation Brochure
• TWC Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors assigned by campus
• Required documents for TWC application
• Vocational Rehabilitation Timeline

Training Opportunities 

Students who are interested in employment opportunities after high school can access programs that will allow them meaningful employment after graduation and dismissal from special education services. 

• Goodwill Youth Employment Programs- Job search assistance, training, and career development case management opportunities for individuals with and without disabilities in Travis County.
  • Goodwill Youth orientation sign up
• Austin Trade Unions- Central Texas trade unions and paid apprenticeship programs.
• Texas Workforce Solutions- Job search, training, and career development opportunities for individuals with and without disabilities.
  • Texas Workforce Apprenticeships 
• JobCorps- Free, residential career training and education program for low-income young adults ages 16 through 24.
• LifeWorks- Programming focused on developing the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the challenges of adolescence, move toward independence, and break the cycle of poverty.