Links - Disability Resources
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Transitioning (HS to College)
- WAPED Transition Guide: "Guide for Educators, Parents, and Students with Disabilities as They Consider Postsecondary Education" by Washington Association on Postsecondary Education and Disability (WAPED)
- WAPED is a statewide collaboration of disability services professionals. SAS at WVC actively participates in the WAPED community.
- Solomon Team Guide: "Transitioning to College for Students with Disabilities: A Practical Guide for Families and Students" from Solomon Admissions Consulting
- This resource was recommended by a community member and reviewed by our team, who agreed it offers helpful information as of December 2025.
Tools and Resources for Different Disabilities
Resources for Sensory Disabilities
- Guide for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students
- This resource was recommended by a community member and reviewed by our team, who agreed it offers helpful information as of December 2025.
- American Foundation of the Blind: Resources, tools, and advocacy information for individuals who are blind or have low vision.
- National Association of the Deaf: Information and resources related to accessibility, communication access, and advocacy for Deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals.
- NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access): Free, open-source screen reading software for blind or visually impaired users.
Neurodiversity and Learning
- Attention Deficit Disorder Resources (PDF) from the Attention Deficit Disorder Association: Resources for adults and college students with ADHD.
- National Center for Learning Disabilities
- Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA)
- LD OnLine: Articles, expert columns, and multimedia resources on learning disabilities.
- International Dyslexia Association: Research-based information and dyslexia resources.
Rights and Advocacy
- Prepping for College: “Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education” from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights
- WrightsLaw: Help for College Students with Disabilities (PDF): Information about rights and responsibilities, preparing for college, and strategies for success.
Scholarships
- Disabled Scholarship Opportunities
- DO-IT Funding Guide: "College Funding for Students with Disabilities" by DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities,
Internetworking, and Technology)
- Scroll down on the page for a list of Disability-related scholarships and awards.
- WVC Scholarships: Open to all WVC students. One application may qualify you for multiple scholarships.
Learning/Academic Support
- WVC Tutoring: Free tutoring services available to all WVC students.
- TRIO Student Support Services (SSS): SSS serves eligible students, including students with disabilities, with individualized and group guidance.
- Washington State Division of Vocational Rehabilitation: Employment and education support services for eligible people with disabilities.
Statement Regarding 3rd Party Websites
The information available on this page is not endorsed by Student Access Services (SAS) or Wenatchee Valley College. While, at the time of publishing this page, we believe these resources are reputable and helpful, we are not responsible for the content available on these 3rd party sites. Please use your own judgment when navigating external web pages.
If you have concerns about any information provided here, please reach out to SAS at sas@wvc.edu or 509-682-6854.
Last Updated December 2025