The value of a credential awarded by a college program for students with intellectual disability on a resume may not be clear to a potential employer—yet. But the value is there, even if it is not currently common knowledge. This brief was written to support program staff and others to clearly articulate the value of a program's credential to potential and current employers, students, family and other community members .
The brief outlines six facts about postsecondary education programs for students with intellectual disability that illustrate the value of the non-degree credentials students graduating from these programs earn.
Weir, C. (2024). Articulating the Value of a Credential from a Postsecondary Education Program for Students with Intellectual Disability. Think College Insight Brief, Issue No. 61. Boston, MA. University of Massachusetts Boston, Institute for Community Inclusion.