
A partnership with
Russell Sage College and
Living Resources

A partnership with
Russell Sage College and
Living Resources
For young adults with disabilities, no program can match the lifetime success of The College Experience at Russell Sage College
The College Experience in Albany, New York, is a 2-year campus-based residential program (with an optional third year) that, in partnership with Russell Sage College and Living Resources, provides young adults with disabilities the support, skills, confidence, internships and work experiences they need to gain independence.
Call us at (518) 218-0000 ext. 8825, send us an email, or fill out our contact form.
Parent groups, school groups and special education departments can also book an admissions counselor to speak at a time and place of their convenience. There is no fee.
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Call us at (518) 218-0000 ext. 8825, send us an email, or fill out our contact form.
Parent groups, school groups and special education departments can also book an admissions counselor to speak at a time and place of their convenience. There is no fee.
We invite you to sign up for our newsletter.
Call us at (518) 218-0000 ext. 8825, send us an email, or fill out our contact form.
Parent groups, school groups and special education departments can also book an admissions counselor to speak at a time and place of their convenience. There is no fee.
We invite you to sign up for our newsletter.
What makes this program and its
students so successful?
A welcoming
and diverse campus
community
CLASSES AND DORMS
A safe and
easy to
navigate city
WHY ALBANY IS PERFECT
A safe and
easy to
navigate city
WHY ALBANY IS PERFECT
Internships
and
friends
OUR WORK/LIFE BALANCE
Transition
support after
graduation
THE C2L (COLLEGE-TO-LIFE) PROGRAM
Transition
support after
graduation
THE C2L (COLLEGE-TO-LIFE) PROGRAM
Key success stats

92% of grads
living
independently
100% of current
students
in internships


97% of grads
employed
Here’s what parents and students say.
“We couldn’t believe it. He knew every line of the bus. Where to get it and how to get to work.”
“Stepping on the campus was amazing.
Just getting to see everybody, having class,
having friends …”
“Stepping on the campus was amazing. Just getting to see everybody, having class, having friends …”
“The College Experience program has been integral in Billy becoming independent.”
“Jake wouldn’t be where he is today without The College Experience program”
ABOUT OUR PROGRAMS
CareerNext is an academic and residential support program hosted by SUNY Cobleskill and Hudson Valley Community College in partnership with Living Resources. The program is designed for students with Autism and learning differences who need some guidance to succeed in a degree seeking college environment.
The College Experience and CareerNext are programs of Living Resources, an organization dedicated to providing growth opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
ABOUT OUR PROGRAMS


CareerNext is an academic and residential support program hosted by SUNY Cobleskill and Hudson Valley Community College in partnership with Living Resources. The program is designed for students with Autism and learning differences who need some guidance to succeed in a degree seeking college environment.
The College Experience and CareerNext are programs of Living Resources, an organization dedicated to providing growth opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
What comes after graduation? Many College Experience students, in fact most, choose to remain in Albany. They maintain friendships with their fellow and former graduates, form romantic partnerships, and some get married.
Through our C2L Program, the College Experience support staff offers dedicated transition support and guidance, helping students in the year after graduation with apartment leases and job placements, and then literally forever after as members of the Living Resources community.
All College Experience students gain work experience through 3 semester-long internships at local businesses. An amazing variety of options are offered, both paid and unpaid, managed by a dedicated internship coordinator who helps facilitate matches between student interests and capabilities and meaningful career development opportunities. While not in class or at work, College Experience students can take advantage of a full campus and community calendar of events, plan and participate in their own outings or just hang out with their housemates, play games, share tips and build bonds of friendship that last a lifetime.
The small city of Albany, New York ’s capital, offers a perfect environment for young people to gain the skills and confidence they need to achieve true independence. The city has a great public bus system, which College Experience students are instructed how to take full advantage of, while shopping, banking, food, library, post office and entertainment options are all within easy walking distance of our residences.
Since 2005, students enrolled in The College Experience have been a welcomed part of a coeducational college community located in Albany, New York. We partner with Russell Sage College, and our students are welcomed members of both Russell Sage’s Albany and Troy campus communities.
Students are offered a practical core curriculum and a wide variety of electives.
Our dorms are beautifully remodeled city residences located just a few blocks from Russell Sage’s Albany campus. Students live together in groups of 3 – 9. Each student has his or her own bedroom and share common living areas. Seniors serve as mentors to freshmen and assist them in many meaningful ways.
