The internet provides an infinite amount of information on pathways to Higher Education and on careers for students who learn differently and are Neurodiverse. April and Mike have distilled this information down into our "top picks" in several categories that are most relevant to finding the right-fit for YOUR pathway to Higher Education! Keep in mind that the programs listed only represent a small fraction of the programs that exist, and most of our "top picks" are based in the United States, with only the exception of the Travel Programs!
The Programs and Colleges on the following pages offer varying levels of support for students who learn differently and are Neurodiverse. Whether your student needs accommodations only, additional services, or a fee-based Program, is a determination that should be made with guidance from a trained professional. IECs who specialize in working with these populations can discern which schools have the scaffolding that will enable your student to learn effectively, balance academics and personal life, develop independence and have the best opportunity for succeeding in earning a degree.
Below you will find a list of categories. If you are seeking information in a category that you don't see listed, please e-mail us with a description of what you would like to know, and we might add it!
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April and Mike's Top Picks Lists:
Programs Under 1 Year
Travel / Internship Programs
Transition Programs
AA Degree Programs
4 Year College Degrees
LGBTQ Supportive Colleges
More Top Picks Lists Coming Soon...
Colleges with Programs for Students with ASD
Colleges for Students who are 2e
Colleges with Unique LD Services
Colleges with Division 1 Sports
Colleges with STEM Programs
Colleges with Performing and Visual Arts Programs
Employers who hire LDND graduates
Contact Information
Phone: 855-919-1359
E-mail: Training@ahit.com
URL: https://www.ahit.com
Location: 200 locations Nationwide
Programs: Home Inspections
Contact Information
Phone: 602-689-6171
E-mail: studentadvisor@equinestudiesinstitute.org
URL: www.equinestudiesinstitute.org
Location: Bulverde, TX
Programs of Study: Pro Horse Trainer, Pro Riding Instructor, Pro Stable Manager
Contact Information
Phone: 401.848.5777
E-mail: https://www.iyrs.edu/
URL: admissions@iyrs.edu
Location: Newport, RI
Programs of Study: Boat Building, Restoration, Composites Technology, Digital Modeling and Fabrication, Marine Systems
Contact Information
Phone: 216-383-2259
E-mail: weldschool@lincolnelectric.com
Location: Cleveland, OH
Programs of Study: 8 Standard and 8 Advanced Course in Welding
Contact Information
Phone: 407-240-2422
URL: https://www.uti.edu/programs/marine
Location: Orlando, FL
Program of Study: Marine Mechanics
Contact Information
Phone: 800-914-8138
E-mail: info@nationaltax.edu
URL: www.nationaltax.edu
Location: Mahwah, NJ
Programs of Study: Federal Taxes, Advanced Federal Taxes
Contact Information
Phone: 405-288-6085
E-mail: okhorseschool@aol.com
URL: www.horseshoes.net
Location: Purcell, OK
Programs of Study: Basic Horse Shoeing Course 2 weeks, Professional Horse Shoeing Course 8 weeks, Advanced Horse Shoeing and Blacksmith Course 12 weeks
Contact Information
Phone: 833-600-3751
URL: www.doggroomingcourse.com
Location: Bethesda, MD
Programs of Study: Dog Grooming
Contact Information
Phone: 800-254-4070
E-mail: admissions@scitraining.com
URL: www.scitraining.com
Location: St. Albans, VT ALL ONLINE Programs of Study: Offer 66 Programs
Contact Information
Phone: 866-882-0033
URL: www.tws.edu
Locations: Tulsa, OK, Houston, TX, Jacksonville, FL
Founded: 1960
Programs of Study: 7-10 month programs:
Pro-Welder, Pro-Welder with Pipefitter, Electromechanical, Refrigeration, Electrical Appliances
Contact Information
Phone: 800-913-7524
URL: www.uti.edu
Location: 15 locations Nationwide Programs of Study: Automotive, Motorcycle, Diesel, Auto body, Welding, CNC, Nascar/Pit Crew
They Offer Disability Services
Website URL: www.arthistoryabroad.com
Contact Us: info@arthistoryabroad.com
North American Admissions:
Holly Morrison 440-1379-871800 ext. 305
Location: Italy
Programs Offerred: Summer, Semester, Full GAP Year
Program Mission: Engage in experiential learning in small groups of 10-12 students, led by tutors who inspire learning about Art, Philosophy, Literature and Histo
Website URL: www.wheretherebedragons.com
Contact Us: 1-800-982-9203
Programs Offered: Summer Abroad, GAP YEAR, College Study Abroad, School Partnerships, College Credit Available
Locations: Asia, Latin America, Africa, and the U.S.A.
Program Mission: Our handcrafted, safe and responsible programs cultivate meaningful connections through immersive and responsible travel. We are LGBTQ supportive, and each trip is staffed with at least 1 person who identifies as female, and 1 who identifies as male. Many 529 plan funds can be utilized to pay for our programs, and scholarships are also available.
Website URL: www.BroadFutures.org
Contact Us: info@broadfutures.org, 202-521-4312
Programs Offered: Semester Internship
Location: Washington DC
Program Mission: We are the only paid internship program in the country for people with disabilities. The mission is to advance the inherent potential of young adults with learning disabilities in the workforce through partnerships that foster independence, self-advocacy and successful employment.
Website URL: www.dynamy.org
Contact Us: 508-755-2571
Programs Offered: Semester Internships
Location: Becker College, Worcester, MA
Program Mission: We employ an innovative experimental education model which provides students with meaningful opportunities to gain real world work experience.
Website URL: www.tivnu.org
Contact Us: 503-239-1864, e-mail: steve@tivnu.org
Programs Offered: 9 Month Jewish GAP Year Program
Location: Portland, Oregon
Program Mission: This hands-on program enables participants to create a community living together, discovering the Pacific Northwest, and exploring the bond between Jewish life and social justice while working with Portland’s cutting-edge grassroots organizations.
Website URL: www.mansfieldhall.org
Contact Us: 802-440-0532
Locations: Burlington, VT, Madison, WI, Eugene, OR
Program Description: We offer a living/learning community which provides residential, academic, executive functioning, social, and independent living skills support. Students take credit bearing or non-credit bearing college courses but do not enroll in a degree program.
Website URL: www.cipworldwide.org
Contact Us: 1-877-566-9247
Locations: Berkshires, MA, Brevard, FL, Bloomington, IN, Berkeley, CA, Long Beach, CA
Program Description:
We are a private young adult transition programs for individuals 18-26 with autism, ADHD, and other learning differences offering comprehensive and specialized services.
We focus on the generalization of skills while living within a community or peers in a supported apartment living environment. Each student’s unique needs are met individually as they transition to independent living, college, and employment.
Website URL: www.collegeexcel.com
Contact Us: 541-388-3043
Location: Bend, Oregon
Program Description: We combine an academic coaching and neurocoaching
model tailored to increase student motivation, improve performance and bring about sustainable positive change. Students participate anywhere from 9-12 months on average.
Website URL: www.experiencecle.com
Contact Us: 1-800-486-5058 info@experienceCLE.com
Locations: Austin, TX, Costa Mesa, CA, Denver, CO, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Monterey, CA, Washington DC
Program Description: CLE students pursue their academic program or career of interest while also receiving services across the domains of independent living and social skill development.
Website URL: www.ingenuityear.org
Contact Us: 860-567-1802, admissions@formanschool.org
Programs Offered: Spring 2022 and Fall 2022 (10 week programs)
Location: Coastal Maine
Program Mission: It's a GAP Year Program for non-conventional thinkers aged 17-21 to explore global problems on a local level while working on a set of skills for problem-solving that will lay a firm foundation for success in college.
Website URL: www.lesley.edu
Contact Us: 617-349-8181
Locations: Cambridge, MA
Programs Offered: 2 Year Program
Program Description: It's an on-campus non-degree college experience for students with diverse learning, intellectual and developmental disabilities. After graduation students can attend two programs that guide the transition into the working world.
Website URL: www.simons-rock.edu
Location: Great Barrington, MA
Admissions Phone: 1-800-235-7186
Admissions E-mail: admit@simons-rock.edu
Degrees Offered: AA, BS/BA
Programs of Study: Over 35 Programs
Website URL: www.beaconcollege.edu
Location: Leesburg, FL
Admissions Phone: 855-220-5376
Admissions E-mail: admissions@beaconcollege.edu
Degrees Offered: AA, BS/BA
AA Programs of Study: Human Services, Business Administration / Management, Computer and Information Sciences, Fine/Studio Art, Humanities and Humanistic Studies, Web Page and Digital Multimedia and Information and Resource Design
Website URL: www.bellevuecollege.edu
Location: Bellevue, WA
Admissions Phone: 425-564-1000
Admissions E-mail: baotran.phan@bellevuecollege.edu
Degrees Offered: GED, Professional/Technical Degrees and Certificates, AA, BS/BA
Programs of Study: Over 100 Programs
Website URL: www.dean.edu
Location: Franklin, MA
Admissions Phone: 508-541-1508
Degrees Offered: AA, BS/BA
AA Programs of Study: Business Administration and Management, General Studies, Early Childhood Education and Teaching, Pre-Nursing Studies, Dance, Criminal Justice / Safety Studies, Mass Communication / Media Studies, Sports and Fitness Administration / Management, Psychology, Athletic Training, History, Liberal Arts and Sciences / Liberal Studies, Mathematics, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Health and Wellness, Environmental Studies, Biology / Biological Sciences, Drama and Dramatics / Theater Arts, English Language and Literature, Health and Physical Education / Fitness, Sociology and Accounting
Website URL: www.landmark.edu
Location: Putney,VT
Admissions Phone: 802-387-6718
Admissions E-mail: admissions@landmark.edu
Degrees Offered: AA, BA/BA
Programs of Study: Liberal Arts
Website URL: www.pct.edu
Location: Williamsport, PA
Admissions Phone: 570-327-4761
Admissions E-mail: admissions@pct.edu
Degrees Offered: Certificates, AA, BS/BA
Programs of Study: Over 30 Programs
Website URL: www.vtc.edu
Location: Randolph, VT
Admissions Phone: 1-800-442-8821
Admissions E-mail: admissions@vtc.edu
Degrees Offered: Certificate, AA, BS/BA
AA Programs of Study: Over 20 AA Degree programs - most popular: Registered Nursing
Website URL: www.simons-rock.edu
Location: Great Barrington, MA
Admissions Phone: 1-800-235-7186
Admissions E-mail: admit@simons-rock.edu
LD Office Contact Phone: jaltshuler@simons-rock.edu
URL: www.champlain.edu
Location: Burlington, VT
Admissions Phone: 802-625-0201
Admissions E-mail: Admissions@Champlain.edu
LD Office Contact E-mail:
URL: www.clarku.edu
Location: Worcester, MA
Admissions Phone: 360-992-2107
Admissions E-mail: enroll@clark.edu
LD Office Contact E-mail: accessibilityservices@clarku.edu
URL: www.curry.edu
Location: Milton, MA
Admissions Phone: 617-333-2210
Admissions E-mail: adm@curry.edu
LD Office Contact E-mail: disabilityservices@curry.edu
URL: www.dean.edu
Location: Franklin, MA
Admissions Phone: 508-541-1508
Admissions E-mail: admissions@dean.edu
LD Office Contact E-mail: accessibility@dean.edu
URL: www.endicott.edu
Location: Beverly,MA
Admissions Phone: 978-921-1000
Admissions E-mail: admissions@endicott.edu
LD Office Contact E-mail: access@endicott.edu
URL: www.landmark.edu
Location: Putney, VT
Admissions Phone: 802-387-6718
Admissions E-mail: Admissions@landmark.edu
* Thie student body at this school all present with Learning Differences due to Neurodiversity.
URL: www.hartford.edu
Location: Hartford, CN
Admissions Phone: 860-768-4296
Admissions E-mail: admission@hartford.edu
LD Office Contact Phone: 860-768-4312
URL: www.jwu.edu
Location: Providence, RI
Admissions Phone: 401-598-1000
Admissions E-mail: providence@admissions.jwu.edu
LD Office Contact E-mail: wildcatleap@jwu.edu
URL: www.alfred.edu
Location: Alfred, NY
Admissions Phone: 607-871-2115
Admissions E-mail: admissions@alfred.edu
LD Office Contact E-mail: 607-871-2148
URL: www.rit.edu
Location: Rochester, NY
Admissions Phone: 585-475-6631
Admissions e-mail: admissions@rit.edu
LD Office Contact E-mail: dso@rit.edu
URL: www.syracuse.edu
Location: Syracuse, NY
Admissions Phone: 315-443-3611
Admissions E-mail: orange@syr.edu
LD Office Contact E-mail: disabilityresources@syr.edu
URL: www.union.edu
Location: Schenectady, NY
Admissions Phone: 518-388-6112
Admissions E-mail: admissions@union.edu
LD Office Contact E-mail: communitystandards@union.edu
URL: www.adelphi.edu
Location: Garden City, NY
Admissions Phone: 516-877-3050
Admissions E-mail: admissions@adelphi.edu
LD Office Contact E-mail: lrp@adelphi.edu
URL: www.hofstra.edu
Location: Hampstead, NY
Admissions Phone: 516-463-6700
Admissions E-mail: admission@hofstra.edu
LD Office Contact E-mail: sas@hofstra.edu
URL: www.hofstra.edu
Location: Hampstead, NY
Admissions Phone: 516-463-6700
Admissions E-mail: admission@hofstra.edu
LD Office Contact E-mail: sas@hofstra.edu
URL: www.iona.edu
Location: New Rochelle, NY
Admissions Phone: 800-231-4662
Admissions E-mail: admissions@iona.edu
LD Office Contact E-mail:
URL: www.mville.edu
Location: Purchase, NY
Admissions Phone: 941-694-2200
Admissions E-mail: admissions@mville.edu
LD Office Contact: (914) 323-5313
URL: www.marist.edu
Location: Poughkeepsie, NY
Admissions Phone: 1-800-436-5483
Admissions E-mail: admission@marist.edu
LD Office Contact E-mail: accommodations@marist.edu
URL: www.mmm.edu
Location: Manhattan, NYC
Admissions Phone: 212-517-0400
Admissions E-mail: admissions@mmm.edu
LD Office Contact E-mail:
URL: www. pace.edu
Location: Manhattan, NYC
Admissions Phone: 866-722-3338
Admissions E-mail: undergradadmissions@pace.edu
LD Office Contact: (212) 346-1526
URL: www.centenaryuniversity.edu
Location: Hackensack, NJ
Admissions Phone: 908-852-1400
Admissions E-mail: CentUAdmissions@centenaryuniversity.edu
LD Office Contact E-mail:
URL: www.tcnj.edu
Location: Ewing Township, NJ
Admissions Phone: 609-771-2131 Admissions E-mail: admiss@tcnj.edu
LD Office Contact E-mail:
URL: www.fdu.edu
Location: Florham Park, NJ
Admissions Phone: 800-338-8803
Admissions E-mail: admissions@fdu.edu
LD Office Contact E-mail:
URL: www.rider.edu
Location: Lawrence Township, NJ
Admissions Phone: 609--896-5000
Admissions E-mail: admissions@rider.edu
LD Office Contact E-mail:
URL: www.rutgers.edu
Location: New Brunswick, NJ
Admissions Phone: 848-445-4636
LD Office Contact E-mail:
URL: www.allegheny.edu
Location: Meadsville, NJ
Admissions Phone: 814-332-3357
Admissions E-mail: info@allegheny.edu
LD Office Contact E-mail:
URL: www.cabrini.edu
Location: Radnor, PA
Admissions Phone: 610-902-8100
Admissions E-mail: admit@cabrini.edu
LD Office Contact E-mail:
URL: www.rmercyhurst.edu
Location: Eerie, PA
Admissions Phone: 814-824-2202
Admissions E-mail: admissions@mercyhurst.edu
LD Office Contact E-mail:
URL: www.susqu.edu
Location: Selinas Grove, PA
Admissions Phone: 570-374-0101
LD Office Contact E-mail:
URL: www.american.edu
Location: Wshington DC
Admissions Phone: 202-885-6000
Admissions E-mail: admissions@american.edu
LD Office Contact E-mail: asac@american.edu
URL: www.dewv.edu
Location: Elkins, WV
Admissions Phone: 304-637-1230
Admissions E-mail:admiss@dewv.edu
LD Office Contact E-mail: schubertm@dewv.edu
URL: www.goucher.edu
Location: Baltimore, MD
Admissions Phone: 410-337-6100
Admissions E-mail: admissions@goucher.edu
LD Office Contact E-mail: access@goucher.edu
URL: www.marshall.edu
Location: Huntington, WV
Admissions Phone: 1-800-642-3499
Admissions E-mail: admissions@marshall.edu
LD Office Contact E-mail: painter@marshall.edu
URL: www.mcdaniel.edu
Location: Westminster, MD
Admissions Phone: 410-857-2230
Admissions E-mail: admissions@mcdaniel.edu
LD Office Contact E-mail: sass@mcdaniel.edu
URL: www.washcoll.edu
Location: Chestertown, MD
Admissions Phone: 410-778-7700
Admissions E-mail: admoff@washcoll.edu
LD Office Contact E-mail: oas@washcoll.edu
URL: www.wvwc.edu
Location: Buchannon, WV
Admissions Phone: 1-800-722-9933
Admissions E-mail: admission@wvwc.edu
LD Office Contact E-mail: deb_a@wvwc.edu
Location: Leesburg, FL
Admissions Phone: 1-855-220-5376
Admissions E-mail: admissions@beaconcollege.edu
Center for Student Success Phone:
352-638-9720
* The student body at this school all present with Learning Differences due to Neurodiversity.
URL: www.guilford.edu
Location: Greensboro, NC
Admissions Phone: 1-800-992-7759
Admissions E-mail: admission@guilford.edu
LD Office Contact E-mail: accessibility@guilford.edu
URL: www.highpoint.edu
Location: High Point, NC
Admissions Phone: 336-841-9216
Admissions E-mail: admiss@highpoint.edu
LD Office Contact E-mail: bcarl@highpoint.edu
URL: www.limestone.edu
Location: Gaffney, SC
Admissions Phone: 864-489-7151
Admissions E-mail: admissions@limestone.edu
LD Office Contact E-mail: sbaxter@limestone.edu
URL: www.lynn.edu
Location: Boca Raton, FL
Admissions Phone: 561-237-7900
Admissions E-mail: admission@lynn.edu
LD Office Contact E-mail: exsteen@lynn.edu
URL: www.reinhardt.edu
Location: Waleska, GA
Admissions Phone: 770-720-5526
Admissions E-mail: admissions@reinhardt.edu
LD Office Contact E-mail: AAA@reinhardt.edu
URL: www.arizona.edu
Location: Tucson, AZ
Admissions Phone: 520-621-3237
Admissions E-mail: admissions@arizona.edu
LD Office Contact E-mail: drc-info@email.arizona.edu
URL: www.wooster.edu
Location: Wooster, OH
Admissions Phone: 330-263-2000
Admissions E-mail: admissions@wooster.edu
LD Office Contact E-mail: alarson@wooster.edu
URL: www.depaul.edu
Location: Chicago, IL
Admissions Phone: 312-362-8000
Admissions E-mail: admission@depaul.edu
LD Office Contact E-mail: gmoorehe@depaul.edu
URL: www.oberlin.edu
Location: Oberlin, OH
Admissions Phone: 440-775-5588
Admissions E-mail: college.admissions@oberlin.edu
LD Office Contact E-mail: eric.wagenfeld@oberlin.edu
URL: www.sou.edu
Location: Ashland, OR
Admissions Phone: 541-552-6411
Admissions E-mail: admissions@sou.edu
LD Office Contact E-mail: owensa@sou.edu
URL: www.du.edu
Location: Denver, CO
Admissions Phone: 303-871-2036
Admissions E-mail: admission@du.edu
LD Office Contact E-mail: LEP@du.edu
URL: www.ozarks.edu
Location: Clarksville, AR
Admissions Phone: 479-979-1227
Admissions E-mail: admiss@ozarks.edu
LD Office Contact E-mail: abryant@ozarks.edu
In order to select schools for this list, we considered several evaluative criteria. What we have listed here are our top choices with the most robust and comprehensive supports according to our ranking scale. We created three categories for displaying the colleges and universities that best support LGBTQ students. For each of the three categories: Highest, Highly and High Ranking, we have shared a few of the specific support services offered by the listed college. Colleges continue to add more services going forward. We also recognize that the acronym continues expanding to include additional groups. There are many more colleges that support LDND students who identify as LGBTQ. If you would like more detailed information, please contact the colleges directly.
In addition to having LD support beyond accomodations, these colleges and universities embrace the LGBTQ Community.
Their services include, but are not limited to, LGBTQ : Student Organization, Career Services, and Housing. They also have an LGBTQ Studies Program.
Their services include, but are not limited to, LGBTQ : Student Organization, Career Services, and Alumni Group. They also have an LGBTQ Studies Program.
Their services include, but are not limited to, LGBTQ : Scholarships, Student Organization, Career Services, Social Fraternity/Sorority and Alumni Group. They also have an LGBTQ Studies Program.
Their services include, but are not limited to, LGBTQ: Scholarships, Student Organization, Career Services and Alumni Group They also have an LGBTQ Studies Program.
Their services include, but are not limited to LGBTQ : Scholarships, Student Organization, Career Services, Social Fraternity/Sorority and Alumni Group They also have an LGBTQ Studies Program.
Their services include, but are not limited to LGBTQ : Scholarships, Student Organization and Career Services. They also have an LGBTQ Studies Program.
Their services include, but are not limited to, LGBTQ : Scholarships, Student Organization, Career Services and Alumni Group.
Their services include, but are not limited to, LGBTQ : Student Organization and Career Services. They also have an LGBTQ Studies Program.
Their services include, but are not limited to, LGBTQ : Student Organization, Career Services, Social Fraternity/Sorority and Alumni Group. They also have an LGBTQ Studies Program.
Their services include, but are not limited to, LGBTQ : Scholarships, Student Organization, Career Services, Social Fraternity/Sorority and Alumni Group.
Their services include, but are not limited to, LGBTQ : Scholarships and Student Organization. They also have an LGBTQ Studies Program.
Their services include, but are not limited to, LGBTQ : Scholarships, Student Organization and Career Services. They also have an LGBTQ Studies Program.
Their services include, but are not limited to, LGBTQ : Scholarships and Student Organization. They also have an LGBTQ Studies Program.
Their services include, but are not limited to, LGBTQ : Scholarships, Student Organization and Career Services. They also have an LGBTQ Studies Program.
Their services include, but are not limited to, LGBTQ : Student Organization, Career Services, Social Fraternity/Sorority and Alumni Group. They also have an LGBTQ Studies Program.
Their services include, but are not limited to, LGBTQ : Scholarships, Student Organization, Career Services, Social Fraternity/Sorority and Alumni Group. They also have an LGBTQ Studies Program.
Their services include, but are not limited to, LGBTQ : Scholarships, Student Organization, Career Services, Social Fraternity/Sorority and Alumni Group. They also have an LGBTQ Studies Program.
Their services include, but are not limited to, LGBTQ : Student Organization, Career Services, and Social Fraternity/Sorority. They also have an LGBTQ Studies Program.
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