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VR’s Role in the Seamless Transition from Higher Education to Employment
One of the strongest predictors of post-school employment for students with intellectual disability and/or autism (ID/A) is obtaining work experiences while in high school. There is growing evidence of a similar effect among college students.
September 24, 2019
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Summarizing Pre-Employment Transition Services and the Potential Role of Higher Education
In 2014, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) mandated significant changes to the workforce development and vocational rehabilitation (VR) systems.
September 24, 2019
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Meeting the New Requirements of WIOA through Partnerships with Institutions of Higher Education Enrolling Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Significant changes were made to the state vocational rehabilitation (VR) agency services program with passage of the 2014 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).
September 24, 2019
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College Experiences Foster Student Self Determination and Vocational Rehabilitation Support
Successful completion of college requires more than attending to coursework, it also requires the development of foundational skills and personal competencies such as working with others in a collaborative manner, effective communication, problem solving, and self-direction skills.
September 24, 2019
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The Importance of Formal and Informal Communication Strategies in Maintaining Effective Partnerships Between Vocational Rehabilitation and Inclusive Higher Education Programs
Over the past decade, the field of inclusive higher education has expanded considerably, offering a growing number of options for students with intellectual disabilities and/or autism (ID/A) to access college experiences that include career development and employment.
September 24, 2019
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What’s Working in Vocational Rehabilitation Partnerships in Higher Education webinar
Together with the RRTC on Transitioning Youth and Vocational Rehabilitation, Think College presents this collaborative webinar on vocational rehabilitation. It takes many pieces connected meaningfully in order for a puzzle to be seen for the vision it provides.
September 26, 2017
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Vocational Rehabilitation Partnerships with Higher Education Programs Serving Students with Intellectual Disability
This RRTC Fast Fact shares what roles vocational rehabilitation (VR) played in Transition and Postsecondary Education Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (TPSID). Forty of the 52 TPSIDs in 2010-2015 partnered with VR.
February 16, 2017
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What is Inclusive Higher Education, and How Does it Connect To VR?
This RRTC Practice Brief shares examples that illustrate ways in which Vocational Rehabilitation is collaborating with and supporting inclusive postsecondary education programs.
February 16, 2017