Published studies and other resources that describe basic operations for college programs for students with ID
This Google spreadsheet shares details of all the summer programs that college programs in the Think College Search directory have submitted, last updated March 2026. Included in the spreadsheet are descriptions of the program, websites when available, and contact information.
This Executive Summary provides a brief overview of the entire Annual Report of the Cohort 3 TPSID Model Demonstration Projects (Year 1, 2020–2021). Information is provided about the TPSID projects about program characteristics, students characteristics, academics, academic supports, employment, vocational rehabilitation, residential services, and program completion and credential attainment.
The full report can be found here.
Inclusive Postsecondary Education curriculums are university designed and aimed at giving access to a liberal arts education for students with intellectual disability. This bound article is presented in order to promote fully inclusive postsecondary education and to assist others in implementing their own fully inclusive postsecondary education initiatives. A Passion For Full Inclusion and the model initiative is grounded in a disability studies framework, secured by the theories of Dr.
Inclusive post-secondary education (PSE) delivers positive personal, social and academic outcomes. However, there is limited support for students with intellectual disability (ID) to participate in higher education, particularly in Australia. This study investigated the expectations and experiences of students with ID in an inclusive individual support PSE programme. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with students (n = 4) and peer mentors (n = 6) at the beginning and end of one academic semester.
Think College Insight Brief #32 focuses on the unique perspective of a rural, large state program. Think College Wyoming has students enrolled multiple campuses, and enjoys the support of multiple national and state agencies to make this program work. To develop the most appropriate program considering the resources available, a survey was sent to potential students, families, educators, and others. This publication describes the program that was developed based on those survey results and highlights strengths and areas for improvement.
This 2010 Fast Fact presents the results of a survey of postsecondary education programs on what services are offered for students with intellectual disability. Details on admission, courses and programming, housing, and more are presented.
Postsecondary education for students with intellectual disabilities is almost unheard of in the Nordic countries, but several colleges in America, Australia and Europe offer such programmes. These colleges seldom offer inclusive education services; since 2007, however, the University of Iceland has offered a Vocational Diploma in inclusive settings for students with intellectual disabilities.
The authors present findings from a 2009 survey of postsecondary education (PSE) programs for students with an intellectual disability (ID) conducted in the United States. The survey was designed to collect descriptive information on characteristics and practices of existing PSE programs for students with an ID.
Results of a national survey of college programs are shared
The purpose of this study is to examine the general characteristics of PSE programs for students with intellectual disabilities and the extent to which students with intellectual disabilities are participating in college classes by way of a national survey.
