Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) counselors are often unfamiliar with higher education programs for students with intellectual disability and have many questions when first approached. This publication tackles the top 10 questions that VR counselors frequently ask, offering clear and practical answers about higher education programs for students with intellectual disability. The FAQ document is designed to facilitate better collaboration and understanding between VR counselors and higher education staff, covering topics including the benefits of higher education for students with intellectual disability, the pathways to employment, financial support options, and how VR counselors can actively support students through these programs.
Don't miss the companion document, featuring the top 10 questions that higher education staff have for VR counselors.
Ramsey, H., Allen, L., Hoard, R., Peebles, S., Riddle, J., & Camden, J. (2024). Top 10 Questions VR Counselors have for Staff of Higher Education Programs for Students with Intellectual Disability. Think College Resources. Boston, MA: University of Massachusetts Boston, Institute for Community Inclusion.