This RRTC Fast Fact shares what roles vocational rehabilitation (VR) played in Transition and Postsecondary Education Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (TPSID). Forty of the 52 TPSIDs in 2010-2015 partnered with VR. Providing direct services to students with ID was the most common role played by VR partners (68%), followed by paying student tuition (45%) and participating in the project advisory committees (43%).
This RRTC Practice Brief shares examples that illustrate ways in which Vocational Rehabilitation is collaborating with and supporting inclusive postsecondary education programs. Details from six states (Alaska, California, Florida, Hawaii, Kentucky, Pennsylvania) are provided.
In 2016, Minnesota State was charged with the task of developing a plan for inclusive programming specifically for those individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (2016, Chapter 189, Article 1, Section 29). A team of faculty, staff, and community members with interest and expertise in serving students with intellectual and developmental disabilities was convened. Team members represented a variety of functional areas including accessibility/disability services, faculty in occupational skills programs, career services, and student services.
The National Coordinating Center Accreditation Workgroup submitted this statutorily mandated report to the US Department of Education Secretary in December, 2016, summarizing the work of the Accreditation Work Group and outlining the Model Program Accreditation Standards that were developed. HEOA required the National Coordinating Center to convene a workgroup of experts to develop model standards and identify the key components of higher education programs for students with ID.
In this Think College Story, a student at Western Carolina University shares his experiences being fully included in academics, employment, and campus life, including living in the dorms and participating in a fraternity.
A Think College Story by a student in Florida who describes her learning experiences in the Panther LIFE program.
This Think College Story shares Eddie's experiences at Virginia Commonwealth University and how it resulted in a full time job with benefits.
In this Think College Stories publication, Ira Shepherd shares his experiences at University of Delaware, including being a DJ on the college radio station and meeting the Governor of Delaware!
In this Think College Stories publication, Scott shares his experiences at college where he developed his skills as an anime artist.
Jonathan shares how the Panther LIFE program at Florida International University helped him to gain employment.
