I was able to get my Batchelor's and and Masters degree paid for by Voc Rehab and a program called the PASS Plan (stands for Plan to Achieve Self Support). I took some computer classes in the beginning when I was getting the rest of my general ed before moving onto my Bachelor's degree and Voc Rehab helped pay for those classes as well. They are definitely the best place to start because if you are wanting to return to work or change careers, etc. then they are the program to help you and they will get you set up with a PASS Plan, which is through Social Security. If you have any more questions, feel free to write me privately.
Good luck! Corie, C4-5 in CA ----- Original Message ----- From: Derrick To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, March 05, 2009 12:32 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Online College / employment Has anybody ever taken online courses? If so, where their any grants for disabled students? I am interested in Finance or Computer schooling. I cannot write so everything(school work) must be done on a computer. SSDI is not covering the bills. All my bills are going higher. My employer cut back my hours.(i work from home) It would be great if there was more discussion on this list about disabled people getting schooling and jobs. The highest unemployment rate is among people with disabilities though a recent report shows they are some of the greatest workers. If there is any websites that help people with disabilities, please let me know. We can make a difference. Just need the right attitude to take advantage when the oppurtunity comes-which is not often. Thanks, Derrick C/5 in PA (nice weather today 49 degrees)
