Having the right team in place to support college students with ID to access and succeed in employment is critical—and complicated. Students may be eligible for employment services from various state and federal entities (e.g., ED, DD, VR, HCBS waiver) and coordinating these with existing program services is critical. So where do you start when trying to optimize the resources available and support the best outcomes? Our presenters will tackle this topic, highlighting the need for individualized planning of employment services and supports for college students with ID. We will share an overview of the potential partners, how they relate to each other, and the questions program staff need to ask to ensure planning for employment services and outcomes is effective. This is the first of a collaborative webinar series from the Think College NCC and NTACT:C.

Related-resources available on ThinkCollege.Net

• A Guide to Developing Collaborative School-Community-Business Partnerships
• From the Field: Strategies on Career Development and Employment for Students with Intellectual Disability
• Increasing Postsecondary Opportunities and Success for Students and Youth with Disabilities
• Positive Outcomes for Students with Intellectual Disability Attending College: Why Medicaid Waivers Should Provide Support
• Postsecondary Education Support and Earning Outcomes through Participation in Vocational Rehabilitation Services
• Side By Side View: Transition Services, NTACT:C
• The Effect of Postsecondary Education on Employment, Income, and SSI for People with Intellectual Disabilities
• The Importance of Formal and Informal Communication Strategies in Maintaining Effective Partnerships Between Vocational Rehabilitation and Inclusive Higher Education Programs
• Vocational Rehabilitation Partnerships with Higher Education Programs Serving Students with Intellectual Disability
• Use of Medicaid Waivers to Support Students with Intellectual Disability in College