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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Examining the data collection practices implemented by postsecondary education programs for students with intellectual and developmental disability represents the first step in documenting student...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
Significant advancements resulting from various legislative and grant initiatives have resulted in increases in higher education programs enrolling students with intellectual disability (ID)....Read more
Participation in postsecondary education is a known predictor of a successful employment outcome for youth without disabilities. There is research documenting that this is true for youth with...Read more
This journal article highlights the growth in college programs for students with ID and shares strategies for program development.
Article abstract: Over the past decade, inclusive...Read more
There has been a great migration of students with intellectual disability (ID) into the college world. The Higher Education Opportunities Act of 2008 (HEOA) has opened the door to...Read more
This study examines the effect of college or university training on earnings of individuals with disabilities receiving services through the public vocational rehabilitation system. The study...Read more
Data on two cohorts of first-year students with ID indicate that these students are experiencing college life, as measured by the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE), similarly to other...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