Peer Support/Mentoring

Mentors are often used to support students with intellectual disability as they transition to college. They are typically other college students who assist with academics, adjusting to college...Read more

This channel features video resources and recorded webinars on topics related to postsecondary education for students with intellectual disability, produced by Think College National Coordinating...Read more

This peer mentor handbook provides an example of how to structure such a handbook and includes information on:Mentor Responsibilities: Job Description & Expectations, Meetings & Schedules...Read more

Transitioning to post-secondary education is often challenging for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). To address this, Florida International University, specifically...Read more

This publication draws from a qualitative study that interviewed college students with intellectual disability in an attempt to determine what is known about IPSE students and their experiences...Read more