Resource Library

This channel features video resources and recorded webinars on topics related to postsecondary education for students with intellectual disability, produced by Think College National Coordinating Center. Topics include academic support, credentials, campus housing, family engagement, program development, and more. 

The purpose of this study was to examine the use of an emerging technology called augmented reality to teach science vocabulary words to college students with intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorders. One student with autism and three students with an intellectual disability participated in a multiple probe across behaviors (i.e., acquisition of science vocabulary words) design. Data were collected on each student's ability to define and label three sets of science vocabulary words (i.e., bones, organs, and plant cells).

Forces including legislation, policy, standards-based educational reforms, and changing economic and social conditions have dramatically altered the conversation and practices around postsecondary transition. This article traces the development of postsecondary transition as it is reflected in the professional literature and federal legislation since 1975.

Introduction to special issue of Exceptionality, which focuses on transition. In the introduction the author proposes that transition and transition outcomes have become a primary accountability measure after the reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. 

Pre-planning is key to achieving goals, and this article describes the importance of planning ahead to optimize utilization of resources available to students. Describing the necessary steps and process of creating supports, this article emphasizes collaboration and person-centered planning. It also highlights some of the supports and strategies that some students are using.  

Essential reading for those preparing students with intellectual disabilities for college, this article walks the reader through all the steps. Stressing the importance of early preparation it begins with what needs to be done starting in Middle School and continuing all the through High School.  The author provides parents and teachers with a checklist style guide to facilitate optimum preparation. 

https://ici.umn.edu/products/impact/233/14.html

This article explains the key roles and responsibilities of personnel and services involved in the transition process. Some of the roles discussed are rehabilitation services and rehabilitation counselors, IEP teams, and transition services. This article also discusses information on key federal legislation pertaining to special education, and in particular transition services.

Article includes sidebar Creating a Transition Portfolio

https://ici.umn.edu/products/impact/233/12.html​

In 2010, the Wyoming Institute for Disabilities (WIND, Wyoming’s University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) began a study of postsecondary educational opportunities for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD). The overarching goal of WY Think College was to create a vision for postsecondary education that would guide statewide efforts to establish an inclusive post-secondary education program for students with intellectual disabilities. The report outlines key objectives and accomplishments.

This is a case study about Greg, including a Positive Personal Profile and some sample questions to review. 

In this 14-minute podcast, Amy Dwyre discusses the development and use of Positive Personal Profiles (PPP) and a Features to Benefits strategy in job development with a real life example.