Web Resources for Families

Web links: College Scholarships for Students with Down Syndrome

Web-Based Articles

Porter, S. & Freeman, L. (2000).Transition Planning for Adolescents with Special Health Care Needs and Disabilities: Information for Families and Teens.

Newman, L. (2006). Family Expectations and Involvement for Youth with Disabilities. NLTS2 Data Brief. 4(2). Menlo Park, CA: SRI International. Available at

Newman, L. (2005). Family Involvement in the Educational Development of Youth with Disabilities. A Special Topic Report of Findings from the National Longitudinal Transition Study-2 (NLTS2). Menlo Park, CA: SRI International.

National Center on Secondary Education and Transition.(2002). Age of Majority. Parent Brief. Promoting Effective Parent Involvement in Secondary Education and Transition.

Post-secondary Students with Disabilities: Becoming the mentor, advocate, and guide your young adult needs. Parent Brief. Promoting Effective Parent Involvement in Secondary Education and Transition. March 2002.

Fialka, J.(2003). Opening New Doors: Transition from High School to College For a Student with a Moderate Disability.

National Center on Secondary Education and Transition.(2002). Postsecondary Education Supports & Accommodations

Southern Methodist University (nd). The Parents’ Role: Learning Differences at College.