A letter from the US DOE addressing the use of IDEA funds to support college attendance. Case Summary: It's up to a student's IEP team whether to include attendance at a college or university as a...Read more
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In this Think College Story published in 2016, a student at Utah State shares his experiences living on campus in a Living/Learning Community....Read more
This video features contributions from several faculty members and their personal experiences with students with intellectual disability participating in their classes....Read more
In this Think College Story, one student shares how she made her dream of going away to college a reality by attending the Pathway program at UCLA....Read more
This article explores the role of postsecondary education in Maricel Doneza's transition to adulthood, situating her experience within an ecological model that explores the interaction of her...Read more
Jonathan shares how the Panther LIFE program at Florida International University helped him to gain employment....Read more
There are increasing opportunities for students with intellectual disability in the United States to enroll in and obtain postsecondary education. This Fast Fact #17 provides a first look at the...Read more
This excerpt from the Federal Student Aid Handbook 2023-24 explains the use of "credit hour equivalencies" as regards programs for students with intellectual disability and determining eligibility...Read more
Going to college can be a key experience in a young person's life, leading to friendships, personal growth, a degree — and, of course, future employment. The number of college-based programs for...Read more
Given the positive outcomes of postsecondary education (PSE) that are possible for individuals with ID, more states should consider allowing Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) waiver...Read more