[Counselors] Disabilities help

[OSRHE EPAS PK-12 Counselor Discussion Board]

Refer them to Vocational Rehabilitation


You could also have the students Google scholarships for hard of hearing, etc.  I just googled it and got this website: http://www.collegescholarships.org/scholarships/deaf.htm

They will definitely have to do some searching and remind them not to pay for anything!




I did call DRS and they indicated there wasn't any help but I know of kids that have had their college paid for through DRS.  I will tell the parents to go directly to DRS.  Thank you for the information.
Brenda Stinnett
Putnam City High School
College Advisor/Gifted & Talented
405-789-4350 Ext. 2126
Fax: 405-470-3984


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Have they applied for DRS (Department of Rehabilitation Services)?  The student does not have to be on an IEP or 504 to apply to get money from DRS.  They do have stipulations and they grant money on certain tier levels has to be available, but it is worth a try!  Their parents need to go to the DRS office or they can download the application form off of the internet.

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Does anyone know if there are state funds for college to help students with "minor" disabilities such as asthma, slight hearing loss?

Brenda Stinnett
Putnam City High School
College Advisor/Gifted & Talented
405-789-4350 Ext. 2126
Fax: 405-470-3984

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