Section 6
Accessing Adult Human Services
Activity 44
    Learn about agencies that provide support services to individuals with disabilities.


Private and government agencies can help while you are in college. You may already have made contact with agencies such as Vocational Rehabilitation.

 
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If you need additional information about adult service agencies, discuss the steps you will take to identify those agencies with a family member, guidance counselor, or teacher. Resources that can assist you in this research include:

  • The Internet
  • Community Resource Referral and Information Services
  • The government section of the phone book.
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Record information on each of the agencies you have identified. The information you find should answer the following questions:

  • What services are offered by this agency?
  • Who is eligible to receive services?
  • How would you apply for these services?
  • Which services offered by this agency might be helpful to you?
  • Can any of these services help you in college?
Think about icon Discuss the information you recorded with your teacher, family member, or a guidance counselor. Will you apply for any of the services offered by these agencies?
Take action icon Apply for services if appropriate.