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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.

This law enacted in June 2019 directs the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to create an advisory council on postsecondary education for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The advisory council will be tasked with developing educational outreach materials to raise awareness in Texas of PSE opportunities for individuals with IDD, and the Board will be responsible for distributing them.

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.

Two identical bills introduced in January 2019, these would prohibit postsecondary institutions from denying a student residential housing on campus or an affiliated location solely because the student has received a Tennessee STEP UP scholarship. STEP UP is a state scholarship that supports students with intellectual disabilities who finish high school and enroll in a CTP at the University of Tennessee, the University of Memphis, Vanderbilt University, Lipscomb University, or Union University.

A bill introduced in January 2019, this legislation would have established terms for the South Carolina Promise Scholarship Program, which would enable students from the general population (not just those with disabilities) to receive a postsecondary education scholarship. Recipients must be enrolled for at least six credit hours and must have a high school or equivalent within two years of applying for the scholarship. They must also maintain a 2.0 GPA and may not have already received a bachelor’s degree.

This presentation shares tips and strategies for securing college and university buy-in when developing a post-secondary program for students with ID. Staff at the REACH Program at the College of Charleston share the process they used as well as lessons learned. Communication strategies and training materials for college faculty and staff are also included.

This manual is intended for family members of older children — those of transition age in the last few years of school or those of adult age who live at home. It is also for family members who have an adult child living in a group home or on their own. Families of younger school-age children will also find many useful ideas here that can be applied in school or other situations for younger children. There are tips and activities. Worksheets are used. 

This webinar, hosted by Georgia Inclusive Postsecondary Education Consortium, was part of a webinar series for parents experiencing the transition from high school to college with their children with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

This Power Point presentation features information for statewide inclusive postsecondary consortium to work successfully with state partners. There are suggestions for choosing potential partners, ways to engage those partners, and tips to maintain those relationships. Additionally, features of successful partnership are identified, as well as legislative actions and goals that partners can set.

This PowerPoint slide presentation was developed by Susanna Miller-Raines of GAIPSEC (GA Inclusive Postsecondary Education Consortium) to illustrate steps that can be taken to develop a statewide inclusive postsecondary education alliance. Recommendations for planning are provided, as well as developing an action plan, identifying potential partners, and plans for building capacity.