Off-Campus Resources
Below is a list of disability resources and programs available from organizations not affiliated with Indiana University. Your DSS coordinator may be able to offer additional information on these programs, as our office works with some of them frequently.
Non-IU Programs
Overseas Study
Internships
Scholarships
Non-IU Programs
Advancing Deaf & Hard of Hearing in Computing
ADHHC is a project of The Alliance for Access to Computing Careers (AccessComputing). A goal of the project is to increase the participation of individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing in computing fields.
CONNECT
CONNECT is a statewide network connecting college students with disabilities involved with disability organizations on their campuses to each other and the resources available to them in their communities.
Overseas Study
Mobility International USA
Allowing people with disabilities around the world to achieve their human rights through international exchange and international development.
132 E. Broadway, Suite 343
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 343-1284
The Siena School – Language and Art History Program for Deaf Adults
Intensive three week summer course for Italian and American students in Siena, Italy.
Internships
The Workforce Recruitment Program
The Workforce Recruitment Program for College Students with Disabilities (WRP) is a resource to connect public and private sector employers nationwide with students and recent graduates with disabilities who are eager to prove their abilities in the workforce. Employers seek to fill both temporary and permanent positions in a variety of fields. Interviews typically are scheduled in October, and signup for each year’s interviews is available through the Career Development Center early in the fall semester.
IU Contact: Jan Vandyke
jpvandyk@indiana.edu
(812) 855-5302
The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD)
The website of this organization has links to very useful information, including extensive lists of internship and scholarship opportunities.
Emerging Leaders
A highly competitive program that places college students with disabilities in fulfilling summer internships and provides them with leadership development opportunities.
201 IU Willets Road
Albertson, New York 11507
(516) 465-1510
EntryPoint!
A program of the American Association for the Advancement of Science offering internship opportunities for students with disabilities in science, engineering, mathematics, computer science, and some fields of business.
Scholarships
DO-IT at Washington University Scholarship List
A page full of information on financial aid and funding for higher education with a great list of scholarship opportunities for students with disabilities.
Disaboom Scholarship Listings
A page of lists of scholarships available to students with various types of disability.
Scholarships for Students with Learning Disabilities
A list of scholarships especially for students with learning disabilities.
Scholarships4Students.com
Alphabetical listing of disabilities with links to disability-specific scholarships.
PASS Plans
Information on how students receiving Social Security can get additional money for college.
