9. TRAINING/EDUCATION
 
9.1   COMMUNITY REHABILITATION PROGRAMS

Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services
We are a state agency that is unique in all the nation for providing services to children and adults with disabilities. We are unique in that we provide, through a single agency, a seamless system of service delivery for Infants, toddlers, adolescents, adults and older individuals with disabilities.
http://www.rehab.state.al.us/

 

Children's Rehabilitation Services Offices
Welcome to the listing of Alabama's offices providing services in the ADRS statewide "Children's Rehabilitation Services" [CRS].
http://www.rehab.state.al.us/Home/default.aspx?url=/Home/ADRS+Office+Locations/Main&service=CRS

 

Achievement Center - Easter Seal
Achievement Center - Easter Seal is a Community Rehabilitation Program affiliated with the Alabama Easter Seal Society.  Located in Opelika, Alabama.  Phone: (334) 745-3501 Fax: (334) 749-5808.
http://www.achievement-center.org

 

Goodwill Easter Seals of the Gulf Coast, Inc.
The purpose of Goodwill Easter Seals of the Gulf Coast, Inc. is to provide vocational services and employment opportunities for people who, because of disabilities or vocational disadvantages, face barriers to competitive employment. 
http://www.gesgc.org/

 

Independent Living Center of Mobile
Helping people with disabilities become independent.
http://www.ilcmobile.org/

 

Huntsville Rehabilitation Foundation, Inc.
HRF programs of Evaluation, Adjustment, Placement and Job Coaching are accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). This accreditation is     representative of HRF's commitment to quality.  
http://www.hsvrehab.org

 

 United Way of Central Alabama
Volunteer | Donate | Get Help Get In Touch | Get Information.
http://www.uwca.org/

 

Workshops, Inc. of Birmingham, AL
300 employees specializing in... assembly, packaging, printing, bindery services, mailing services, and light manufacturing.
http://www.workshopsinc.com

 

9.2   LEA'S

Alabama Department of Education 
http://www.alsde.edu/ 

 

AL State Dept. of Ed.Special Education Services
The purpose of this page is to provide information regarding Special Education services in Alabama.
http://www.alsde.edu/html/sections/section_detail.asp?section=65&footer=sections

 

9.3   TRADE SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES

Alabama Two-Year Colleges and Trade Schools
This page provides information regarding the names and cities where Alabama trade schools and two-year colleges are located. Institutions with web pages are underlined.
http://www.cset.sp.utoledo.edu/al2yr.html

 

ALABAMA Colleges and Universities:  A listing from the Alabama Commission on Higher Education for both public and private institutions.

Public Universities in Alabama
http://www.ache.state.al.us/Institutional%20Directory/TOC4pub.htm#top of page

Private Universities in Alabama
http://www.ache.state.al.us/Institutional%20Directory/TOCPVTSR.htm#top of page

 

CollegeNET, Inc.
CollegeNET,Inc. is the world's leading 'virtual plumber' for higher education internet transactions.  We aggregate here for your convenience over 1500 customized Internet admissions applications built for college and university programs.
http://www.collegenet.com/about/index_html

 

9.4  FINANCIAL INFORMATION        

CollegeNET, Financial Aid
There are many valuable Internet links to financial aid information.  Unfortunately, some of the most popular collect personal information for resale or brokering to third parties.  We include links here to sources of financial aid that avoid this practice.
http://www.collegenet.com/finaid/index_html

 

FSEOG Does not have to be paid back.
http://AdventuresinEducation.org/ 

 

Pell Grant

Online Pell Grant Application
Free Application for Federal Student. The first step in applying for financial aid is to  complete the FAFSA or Free Application for Federal Student Aid. This four-page form is updated annually and is available from most high school counselors and financial aid offices. Completing the FAFSA is the beginning of the financial aid process. Its purpose is to determine your need for student financial aid.
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov

 

U.S. Department of Education

The 2000-01 Student Guide
The 2000-01 Student Guide - Financial Aide from the US Department of Education Finding Out About Student Aid, General Information, Federal Pell Grants, Direct and FFEL Stafford Loans, PLUS Loans (Loans for Parents), Consolidation Loans, Campus-Based Programs, Borrower Responsibilities, Borrower Rights, Choosing a School Carefully and Important Terms
http://www.ed.gov/prog_info/SFA/StudentGuide/2000-1/index.html

 

Other Internet Resourses  

Colleges and Universities - Online applications
Colleges and career centers provided by U.S. News. Ranks 1,400 of the best colleges, provides online applications, plenty of help about choosing a career, obtaining loans, and much more. Enter a school name or partial name.
http://www.useekufind.com/clollege.htm 

 

The National Clearninghouse for Rehabilitation Training Materials (NCRTM)
Disability resources A-Z.
http://www.nchrtm.okstate.edu/resources/a_to_z.html

                  

 

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