The Virginia Department of Education's Virginia College Guide document provides A-Z college information regarding transition steps, financial aid, legal rights and responsibilities, parent involvement, procedures, contacts, and supports at institutions of higher education.

Students, families, and educators may acquire basic transition related information through interactive college preparation workshops such as College Bound , College Quest, Future Quest, Real World Day, and New World Day.

Another great source of information is direct contact with Virginia colleges and universities Disability Services Offices. Once your student has a list of three to five preferred colleges to attend, it is strongly advised to contact these offices to determine if the institution's offered services complement the student's needs.

American Federation for the Blind

http://www.afb.org/Section.asp?SectionID=8&TopicID=205&DocumentID=2216
This website is full of information for students, parents, and educators supporting individuals with vision impairments. It also focuses on the student's preparation for college.

The New Frontier

www.thinkcollege.net
Provides information and links to families interested in finding out more about the possibilities of youth with intellectual disabilities attending college.