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This topic area includes resources related to supports provided to students by individuals, such as Peer Mentors, Educational Coaches, Ambassadors, tutors, etc.

The NUTS & BOLTS of Inclusive Higher Education Programs

Learn about the nitty gritty programming components for inclusive college initiatives from three successful and long-running programs at University of Delaware, Western Carolina University, and Millersville University. Dr. Brian Freedman (University of Delaware), Dr. Kelly Kelley (Western Carolina University), and Jan Bechtel (Millersville University) will describe how their individual programs have managed employment, housing, access to courses and activities, funding and peer mentoring. Join us to learn what it takes to build and maintain a successful program on a college campus!

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Inclusive Postsecondary Education Programs of Study for Students with Intellectual Disability

Researchers explored 11 of Florida’s inclusive postsecondary education programs (IPSE) for individuals with intellectual disability (ID), during the 2016 and 2017 academic years. The researchers...Read more

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Academic Access and Progress for Students With Intellectual Disability in Inclusive Postsecondary Education: A Systematic Review of Research

The passage of the Higher Education Opportunity Act in 2008 extended the expectation of previous legislation (the Education for All Handicapped Children Act and Individuals With Disabilities...Read more

College Matters: What Students, Families, and Professionals Can Do to Support College Access and Success for Students with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities

Funded by the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, College Matters is a five-part series of 1-hour conversations for secondary and postsecondary education personnel focusing on postsecondary education for students with IDD. Each speaker event will address a unique aspect of improving the pathways to success.

Florida Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Programs College Showcase

The Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities (FCSUA) is excited to announce the first annual Virtual Florida Postsecondary Comprehensive Transition Program (FPCTP) College Showcase on January 27, 2021 from 4-6pm EST.

This event is free and open to all young adults with an intellectual disability, families, K12 staff, and agency staff who are interested in learning more about approved inclusive higher education opportunities across Florida.

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