An article about a young man's dream and his fight to live in the dorms at the University he was attending, written by his mother. This article reviews his journey and the lessons learned....Read more
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An overview of postsecondary education (PSE) options for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other Intellectual Disabilities (ID) is shared. Topics include a historical and...Read more
This "call to action" encourages the reader to challenge the prejudiced assumptions that underlie the exclusion of persons with disabilities from higher education, and bring full inclusion to...Read more
This paper explores how the civil rights of students with developmental disabilities and the moral and practical application of those rights challenges the Supreme Court of Canada relativist...Read more
This academic paper examines the goals of inclusive postsecondary education for students with intellectual disabilities, within the context of a broader political movement, that of inclusive...Read more
Inclusive post-secondary education (PSE) delivers positive personal, social and academic outcomes. However, there is limited support for students with intellectual disability (ID) to participate...Read more
A special issue of the Journal of Policy and Practice on Intellectual Disabilities focusing on postsecondary education for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Articles in this special...Read more
Introduction to the special issue of the Journal of Policy and Practice on Postsecondary Education and Young Adults with Intellectual Disabilities, edited by Meg Grigal and Debra Hart....Read more
This article highlights the benefits of postsecondary education for students with intellectual disability (ID), but reviewing numerous factors contributing to its growth as an option for students...Read more
This study evaluates the impact of a college-based dormitory program on transitioning youth with intellectual disabilities. A qualitative study, with interviews at pre and post, was conducted to...Read more