A list of videos related to the promotion of postsecondary education for students with intellectual disability.
"Thinking College: A Conversation Between Ewidji and Lounes" is a short video that introduces students to the early steps of exploring college options.
In the video, two students share how they began looking for college programs and what helped them make decisions along the way. Viewers are introduced to College Search, a tool on the Think College website that serves as a national directory of college programs for students with intellectual disability.
College Matters Florida has released a video highlighting what inclusive postsecondary education can look like across the state. Administrators from Broward College, Santa Fe College, and the University of South Florida share why college matters for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities and how their participation strengthens campus culture. This is a must-see resource for any college exploring, or even unsure about, starting an inclusive college program.
Vocational rehabilitation (VR) professionals can (and should!) "Think Higher. Think College." In this video, hear from two VR professionals from Oklahoma and Indiana about ways they have worked with students with intellectual disability to set and achieve postsecondary goals of college and work. The addition of VR professionals to the inclusive postsecondary education is critical. Use this video to educate professionals in K-12, vocational rehabilitation, and inclusive postsecondary education.
The IMPCCT Consortium developed a new film showcasing the North Dakota college programs for students with intellectual disability. IMPCCT currently has programs at Minot State, Bismarck State, and Dakota College at Bottineau, and is committed to expanding inclusive college opportunities for students with intellectual disability. For more information, visit ndcpd.org/north-dakota-impcct
This video shares a 20 minute video interview with Dr. Kelly Kelley of Western Carolina University. WCU's University Participant program became the first accredited program for students with ID in the country in March, 2023. In this interview, Kelly shares about her experience during the accreditaton process and offers insights and tips to other program directors.
This video was recorded for and shared at the 2023 TPSID Project Director Meeting in Portland OR., July 2023.
This video highlights the many things students with intellectual disability love about college: living in the dorm, taking classes that they choose, making friends, eating good food, participating in campus activities, and being independent. Hear from students and faculty from 5 different college campuses around the country about all the ways everyone benefits from students with intellectual disability going to college. It will make you “Think Higher. Think College.”
Sorretie Jaro is a self-advocate from Washington and is a 2018-2019 SARTAC Fellow. Sorretie created resources for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities on how to educate legislators. Sorretie worked in partnership with the Washington Office of Developmental Disabilities Ombuds and the Self-Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center to develop these Self-Advocacy Leadership and Policy resources.
During a Student Credentials Affinity Group meeting, Dr. Kate Strater, Calvin University, shared her journey through the university credential approval process. Kate’s work included not only starting a new inclusive postsecondary education (IPSE) program for 20 students at Calvin, but the realignment of established processes to CTP guidelines. While every IPSE program is unique, Dr. Strater outlined the governance process in establishing a new credential.
What does it mean to be independent? Just ask Colby! This video is about a college student named Colby. Colby, his mother, and others involved in his life talk about the importance of self-determination, supported decision making, and guardianship.
