Education Resources for Students with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities

Programs at Community Colleges in California

  • Uniquely Abled - San Bernardino Valley College

    Uniquely Abled, in partnership with Goodwill of Southern California, host a CNC Machining program at San Bernardino Valley College in San Bernardino, CA.

    The program is available to neurodiverse students.

    Students who complete the program will receive a certificate and participate in an internship placement.

    Independent, Affordable Housing is available for students who are eligible for regional center services and who are enrolled in this or other programs through San Bernardino Valley College.

    SBVC primarily serves Inland Regional Center.

  • TIL - Taft College

    Taft College is committed to providing clear and fulfilling pathways for all our students. Our Transition to Independent Living (TIL) Program is an inclusive post-secondary educational experience for students with developmental or intellectual disabilities that also offers on- and off-campus housing. The Program is comprehensive, with curriculum and training that promote acquisition of the functional, social, and career skills necessary for students to live a productive lifestyle.

    Taft Primarily serves Kern Regional Center, whose primary office is in Bakersfield and serves Kern Mono and Inyo counties, but is open to students from across the state.

  • PACT - Riverside City College

    Promoting Achievable College Transitions (PACT) seeks to improve regional college transition, retention, and success rates for autistic or otherwise neurodiverse students in our community by providing dedicated college exploration/matriculation services to high school seniors, as well as on-campus support during their first semester of college. PACT services are available to any student that identifies as being on the autism spectrum or otherwise neurodiverse. This program is available at Riverside City College.

    RCC is in the catchment area of Inland Regional Center.

  • PACT - Norco College

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    Promoting Achievable College Transitions (PACT) seeks to improve regional college transition, retention, and success rates for autistic or otherwise neurodiverse students in our community by providing dedicated college exploration/matriculation services to high school seniors, as well as on-campus support during their first semester of college. PACT services are available to any student that identifies as being on the autism spectrum or otherwise neurodiverse. This program is available at Norco College.

    Norco College is in the catchment area of Inland Regional Center.

  • Disability Services - North Orange County Continuing Education

    NOCE’s DSS Department offers services and support that go beyond what the law requires to support student goals. DSS offers several instructional programs, including classes that support the development of basic academic, work, and independent living skills. Our workforce certificate programs are designed to develop pathways into noncredit career certificates, credit programs, and employment.

    NOCCE has locations in Anaheim, Cypress, and Fullerton. It primarily serves Regional Center of Orange County.

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    The LIFE program provides training, support and community integration programming to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The goal of our two-year program is to offer students classroom and practical learning opportunities in and outside of the community college environment that will prepare them to transition into independent adults.

    Sierra College is located Rocklin just north of Sacramento in the catchment area of Alta California Regional Center.

  • College to Career - Long Beach

    Long Beach City College partners with Harbor Regional Center and California MENTOR to provide students with intellectual and developmental disabilities with academic and life skills instruction. Supportive housing is provided.

  • Tarjan Center at UCLA

    The Tarjan Center serves as a bridge between the resources of the university; local, state and international organizations; agencies; policy makers; people with disabilities; and their families. We provide training, technical assistance, community service, research, and information dissemination. All of our efforts are aimed at advancing health and wellness (both mental and physical), supporting postsecondary education, and improving employment outcomes for individuals with developmental disabilities.