This Think College Fast Facts report gives an overview of how postsecondary education experiences can improve employment outcomes for people with intellectual disabilities, based on a secondary analysis of the RSA 911 research data (the Dept. of Vocational Rehabilitation national database) One role of Vocational Rehabilitation is to support postsecondary education in accordance with student's Individualized Plans for Employment (IPE).
Think College Insight Brief #6 gives an overview of the impact of students with intellectual disabilities in postsecondary education opportunities on teacher education programs. Peer mentoring programs at four universities are described and discussed.
Think College Insight Brief #3 reports findings of a 5 year research and technical assistance grant related to the paid employment outcomes of students who attended dual enrollment postsecondary programs for students with intellectual disabilities on college campuses in Maryland and Connecticut.
This document outlines the steps to be taken by Institutions of Higher Education wishing to have their Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary (CTP) Programs found eligible so that students with intellectual disabilities can qualify for financial aid through the Federal Pell Grant, FSEOG, and FWS programs. Written by David A. Bergeron, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy, Planning and Innovation, Office of Postsecondary Education
