Giarrusso, Denise

Researchers explored 11 of Florida’s inclusive postsecondary education (IPSE) programs for individuals with intellectual disability (ID), during the 2016 and 2017 academic years. The researchers sought to explore, the nature of academic access as well as the programs of study available to students with ID within Florida’s IPSE programs. Researchers found the majority (73%; n=8) of IPSE programs in this study (n=11) housed at three universities, three community and state colleges, and two career technical colleges.

The Florida Consortium on Inclusive Higher Education developed the IPSE Credential Guidance Brief Series as a set of six stand-alone briefs to guide inclusive postsecondary education (IPSE) faculty, program staff, and secondary educators in the development of an IPSE credential and the supporting program of study. Families and students should find the first four briefs the most informative regarding what to look for in an IPSE credential and the program of study when exploring colleges. Titles of briefs in the series: 1. Background on Inclusive Postsecondary Education 2.