Due to changes in legislation and policy in the United States, higher education has become more available to people with intellectual disability (ID). Currently, over 6000 students with ID are...Read more
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Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) students with disabilities face unique challenges as a result of their disability status and potential bias related to their sexual...Read more
More research on postsecondary education programs for individuals with developmental disabilities (DD) is needed. Current research has shown that students with developmental disabilities need...Read more
The RISE To The Top! Inclusive Postsecondary Education Pilot Program located at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) worked with the Mayor of the City of Hattiesburg (where USM is located...Read more
This 4-page booklet was created by Self Advocates Becoming Empowered for people with intellectual disabilities. It is written in plain language. It includes basic information people need to know...Read more
This resource will help you create an "elevator speech", or short and concise description that can be used to inform elected officials, business and community leaders and others who you want to...Read more
This resource shares the relevant sections of the Higher Education Act regulations and information from the US Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education website related to the...Read more
This video, produced for the 2019 Annual CEC Meeting, highlights the growth in postsecondary options for students with intellectual disability (ID) over the last 15 years. Featured in the video...Read more
This is an easy guide on managing employment and benefits. The document includes the what, why, and how, of benefits planning, and how to connect to a benefits planner. Included is a brief...Read more
Dr. Michael Davis, Special Assistant to the Provost for Strategic Initiatives at Virginia Commonwealth University speaks on the importance of academic diversity and support for students...Read more