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SERVICES
Accessible Academics offers a variety of services for students who seek educational, career, and independent living support. We are based in Erie and Niagara County for in-person services and deliver services remotely throughout NY state.
Most of our students have services covered by state agencies (OPWDD or ACCES-VR). Contact us and we can discuss your eligibility for free services.
High School Services
Transition Plan Review
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School transition plan review
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Connection to community resources
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Regular check-ins on next steps
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Advocacy support during IEP meetings
Service details
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Free for high school students with IEPs
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Made possible by a grant from The Children's Guild Foundation
Pre-Employment
Transition Counseling
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Post-Secondary Options Counseling: Explore careers, schools, state services, and complete applications.
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Job Exploration Counseling: Explore careers, develop job goals, and learn job soft skills.
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Instruction in Self-Advocacy: Learn effective communication skills and understand your rights.
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Workplace Readiness Training: Learn employer expectations, build resumes and cover letters, and complete job applications.
Service details
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Enrolled in high school to age 23
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Enrolled in college, trade school, or GED program up to age 22
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ACCES-VR eligible
Transition Coaching
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Search for best-fit schools
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Apply to college or trade school
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Complete financial aid applications
- Search for scholarships
- Complete admissions steps
- Navigate campus
- Set up accommodations
- Prepare for the first semester
Service details
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ACCES-VR eligible
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Private pay $60/hour
Adult Services
Transition Program
Education, Career, & Life Skills
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Academic coaching for college, trade school, certifications, and GED.
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Career counseling
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Job skills coaching
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Life skills coaching
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Case management & life plan collaboration
Program details
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Post-secondary only
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3 hours of coaching per week, plus case management
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$800/month, up to 24 months
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OPWDD self-directed reimbursement
Education Services
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Apply to college, trade school, & financial aid
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Communicate with professors / administrators
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Set up and use accommodations
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Navigate campus and online systems
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Learn academic success skills
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Prepare for internships and employment
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Develop relationships with peers
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Work on conversational skills
Service detail
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ACCES-VR eligible
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Private pay $60/hour
Career Services
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Career exploration assessment
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Build self-advocacy skills
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Grow communication skills
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Assist with job orientations
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Support requesting accommodations & coordinating with HR
Service details
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ACCES-VR eligible
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Private pay $60/hour
Workshops
Free High School Workshops
Workshops can be held in person or remotely and tailored to the size of the group.
Workshops for Students
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Preparation for College or Career
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Career interests
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Explore post-secondary education options
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Understanding the workplace
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Applying for jobs
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Accommodations
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Self-Advocacy Skills
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Understanding your strengths and weaknesses
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Knowing your disability, rights, and responsibilities
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Goal setting
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Effective communication skills
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Workshops for Families and Staff
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Helping Families Navigate the Process
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ACCES-VR and OPWDD
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Financial Aid
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Accommodations in college and workplace
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Preparing for independent living
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Engaging Students & Families in Transition Planning
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Transition planning barriers
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Teaching self-advocacy skills
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Engaging students and families in IEP meetings
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Preparing students for transition
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College Workshops
Interactive workshops for College Students
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Time Management: Planning, prioritizing, creating a calendar, goal setting, setting up a semester, weekly, and daily schedule
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Stress Reduction: understanding the nervous system, window of tolerance, grounding strategies, and basics of mindfulness and meditation
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Study Skills: Learn the most effective and efficient study strategies and methods to improve concentration
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Note-Taking Skills: How to capture the most important points and use assistive technology
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Self-Advocacy for School & Work
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Learning from Exams: How to use your exam results to strategically plan for the next exam
Request Services
Complete the form or give us a call to submit a request for services. A coach will reach out to you soon to schedule an informational meeting.
Phone: 716-492-8656
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