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DORS Workforce & Technology Center

PATHWAYS Pathways provides educational support services for people with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The Pathways program is a collaboration between the DORS Workforce & Technology Center and colleges throughout the state. Students participating in Pathways enroll in credit/certificate classes and register with the Disability Support Services (DSS) at their college. The DORS Pathways coordinator works with students, families, DORS Counselors, DSS staff and faculty at the college.

PROGRAM INCLUDES: Adjustment to college life. Career guidance, counseling, and exploration activities. Assessment services. Employment and communication skills. Individual and group sessions.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS: Have a documented diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum

Disorder. Have a DORS Individualized Plan for Employment (IPE)

that supports college as part of a vocational plan. Register with the Disability Support Services program at

the college. Attend weekly group sessions. Students must schedule

their classes around this standing appointment.

Contact your DORS Counselor or local DORS office for more information.

www.dors.maryland.gov

7/2020