This Fast Fact provides a summary of the findings shared in the Year Three Annual Report of the TPSID Model Demonstration Projects (2017-2018). Findings are shared across multiple categories including employment, vocational rehabilitation, academics, academic and employment supports, residential services, program completion and credential attainment, and one-year outcomes.
An increasing number of states allow students with intellectual disability (ID) to use Medicaid Home and Community Based Services waivers to support participation in postsecondary education (PSE) programs. These waiver services support access to higher education for students receiving Medicaid services who might otherwise not be able to attend postsecondary education. This Insight Brief explains what Medicaid Waivers are, what PSE services they can be used for, and how to access waiver services.
As Inclusive Postsecondary Education (IPSE) programs are discussed at institutions of higher education, administrators often bring concerns to the table regarding safety of the students with ID/DD. Sometimes these concerns are related to lack of knowledge of the population, but having a plan for the safety and security of students using on-campus support systems can be helpful. This session will discuss the importance of collaboration between IPSE program staff and the Risk Management Office, as well as key strategies for risk management and prevention.
Looking for a job can sometimes feel overwhelming and frustrating. There are some key strategies that can make the process easier and get you a job offer faster. Research has shown that careful planning, using your networks, and successful negotiation with employers can assist individuals with disabilities to find and maintain good jobs, with good pay. Watch this webinar to learn more about these techniques, hear success stories, and get your questions answered.
This simple handout highlights some of the best resources from Think College for students and families. Featuring the college search, publications, and online resources, this handout is great to share with families new to college planning. (Updated October 2019.)
This resource shares the PPT slides and transcript from a webinar presented by experienced technical assistance provider, Russ Thelin, in 2019. He provides answers to the some of the questions we receive most at our Helpdesk. Specific topics to be addressed include:
At the CEC 2019 conference, Meg Grigal, Debra Hart, and Clare Papay, along with Dana Lattin from University of Kansas presented Higher Education for Students With Intellectual Disability: Profiles of Effective Practice. This presentation covered the latest national data on access to higher education by students with intellectual disability, and provided concrete examples and strategies on access to inclusive college coursework, paid employment, and campus residential options.
This webinar explores how to use diverse college and community experiences to develop measurable IEP goals and benchmarks that support student growth and success. Consider that talking to professors, ordering lunch in the cafeteria, and planning to meet friends at a basketball game are more than just fun activities, they are the starting points for developing comprehensive, student-centered Individual Education Program (IEP) goals for transition-age youth!
This webinar shares details on the strategies used by KU TPE staff who offer training and support to course instructors to facilitate inclusive and challenging college experiences, collaborate with the disability services office to identify accommodations, and provide individualized coursework adaptations as needed. Examples of adaptations, instructor feedback, student engagement, and instructor UDL training will be provided. Resources included here are the PowerPoint presentation from the webinar, two handouts used in trainings, the recording of the webinar, and the transcript.
Think College REPORTS present descriptive data in narrative or tabular form to provide timely information to researchers, practitioners, and policymakers for review and use. This report provides program- and student-level data reported by TPSIDs (Transition and Postsecondary Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities) during the 2017-2018 academic year. Program data reflect program characteristics, academic access, supports for students, and integration of the program within the IHE during the third year of FY 2016–2020 funding.
