Campus and Community Resources
Local Resources
| Silicon Valley Independent Living Center | “Silicon Valley Independent Living Center (SVILC) is a nonprofit, non-residential Living Center organization that provides free services to all persons with disabilities of all ages who seek services to help further their independence in Santa Clara County.” |
| Parents Helping Parents Connections California: Transition to Adulthood | “It’s never too early or too late to start exploring the many options available for the transition to adulthood! Connections California gives you access to essential adult disability services and support. Connections California is available for anyone with any diagnosis!” |
Transportation
| APEX Driving School | “At Apex Driving School, we offer driving services for teens and adults with special needs and learning challenges. No matter what type of special assistance you need, our friendly and knowledgeable driving instructor will work with you at your pace to ensure you get the instruction you need to become a successful and safe driver!” |
| VTA Paratransit | “VTA ACCESS Paratransit service is provided to eligible individuals with disabilities who cannot use conventional accessible bus and light rail transit service due to their physical, visual or cognitive disabilities. Paratransit is shared ride public transportation, complementary to fixed route transit service.” |
Employment Services
| NOVAworks | “NOVAworks' Young Adult Program is a great place for young people, ages 17-24, to learn how to search for jobs effectively, to explore careers, to find volunteer opportunities, and much more. Friendly, supportive staff help youth and young adults make good choices about jobs, education, and careers.” |
| Department of Rehabilitation Student Services | “The California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provide services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living, and equality for individuals with disabilities.” |
Campus Resources
| EVC EOPS & Next Up |
EOPS: “Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS) is intended to help students disadvantaged by social, economic, educational, or linguistic barriers get the resources needed to enroll and succeed at Evergreen Valley College.” Next Up: “NextUp is another EOPS program intended to serve current and former foster youth students. NextUp offers intentional support and resources to help foster youth students gain confidence, community, and student success.” |
| EVC Basic Needs |
“We recognize that secure access to basic needs is essential to academic success in higher education and must, therefore, be treated as a top educational priority. We advance a campus culture of caring that recognizes that students are humans first. We exemplify this commitment in our public statements and in our daily work by addressing the structural poverty that created this basic needs security crisis.” |
| EVC Health and Wellness | “The Wellness program offers personal counseling, case management and crisis support services to students by experienced mental health counselors and Intern Associates. We are committed to offering assistance to students who need help to overcome emotional barriers to achieving their educational goals and well-being.” |
| EVC Library |
"Evergreen Valley College Library supports teaching and learning by providing you with print and online resources needed to meet your learning and teaching needs. Located on the upper floor of the Library/Educational Technology Building, the Library is an ideal place for research and study with spaces for individual study or collaborative learning. We carry a collection of more than 60,000 books and media, research databases, periodicals, and course reserves. We are here to help you navigate your way through the Library and obtain the information you need."
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State and National Resources
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Assistive Technology |
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Attention Deficit Disorder |
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Blind/Low Vision |
American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) |
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Brain Injury |
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Communication Disabilities |
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Deaf and Hard of Hearing |
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Independent Living |
California Foundation for Independent Living Centers (CFILC) |
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Intellectual Disabilities |
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Learning Disabilities |
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Mental Health |
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Legal Information |
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Veterans |
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National Voter Registration Act |
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Organizations for Institutions of Higher Education Serving Students with Disabilities |