Presentation

Eligible students with intellectual disabilities are able to access federal financial aid when they attend inclusive postsecondary education programs that have been approved as Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary (CTP) programs. This webinar from 2017 covered what a CTP program is and why programs should consider applying for this approval. It shares practical advice on the application process and tips on how to write a successful application to become a CTP. Resource includes the Power Point presentation slides and webinar transcript.

This presentation was delivered as a Plenary Panel Address at the 2016 State of the Art Conference for Inclusive Higher Education, featuring Barry Whaley (University of Kentucky), Ed James & D'Arcy Robb (Georgia VR Agency), Jordan Knab (University of South Florida-St. Petersburg), and Dana Baccanti (PA Department of Labor & Industry). Each presenter shared information from his or her state about the role of VR in inclusive higher education programs and addressed topics such as funding streams, interagency collaboration, building capacity, and more. 

The Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) of 2008 was signed into law on August 14, 2008. This is the first reauthorization in nearly a decade of important legislation covering federal student aid and major postsecondary education initiatives in the United States. The reauthorization contains new and revised provisions that will significantly improve postsecondary opportunities and supports for students with disabilities, including students with intellectual disabilities. In addition, there are also key provisions to improve preparation of teachers and professionals in K-12 education.

A community college professor reflects on his experiences teaching students with disabilities. He describes the learning trajectories of three students with disabilities who participated in his Speech course. The author implies, but does not state directly that one of the students may be an individual with an intellectual disability. Curriculum and assessment modifications for this student included an oral exam that focused on essential information.