Postsecondary education for students with intellectual disabilities is almost unheard of in the Nordic countries, but several colleges in America, Australia and Europe offer such programmes. These...Read more
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More students with intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) are attending post-secondary education than ever before. As more students with IDD enter college, inclusive post-secondary...Read more
The authors present findings from a 2009 survey of postsecondary education (PSE) programs for students with an intellectual disability (ID) conducted in the United States. The survey was designed...Read more
Similar to their typical peers, students with intellectual disability enrolled in postsecondary education programs endure levels of stress that result in the application of coping strategies...Read more
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...Read more
In 2013, California enacted an Employment First policy that prioritized competitive integrated employment as the first option and preferred outcome for adults with developmental disabilities....Read more
This quick guide on transition planning for culturally and linguistically diverse youth presents a brief vignette and then answers some questions about how to incorporate culturally sensitive...Read more
This article discusses how agencies representing jobseekers with disabilities should approach businesses and market their clients by using a strengths based approach rather than focusing on...Read more
This article describes and gives examples for each component of a Positive Personal Profile....Read more
Increasing numbers of students with disabilities are pursuing post-secondary education. Many campuses are not yet equipped to meet the unique and diverse needs of students with disabilities. This...Read more