Building an Inclusive Post-Secondary Education Program for Young Adults with Intellectual Developmental Disability
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-31-2018
Department
Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education
Abstract
Since the reauthorization of The Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) in 2008, postsecondary programs that include individuals with intellectual developmental disability have seen a phenomenal increase. In 2015, a National Coordinating Center along with 52 Transition and Postsecondary Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (TPSID) were created and funded through the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Postsecondary Education. Currently, 267 programs are listed on the National Coordinating Center’s website. This is an increase in programs by 500% compared to the number in 2008. As more programs are created with many of them being grass roots initiatives, a basic framework to beginning and supporting these endeavors has been identified. The purpose of this article is to provide a framework to assist those interested in beginning their own inclusive program at an institution of higher education for students with intellectual developmental disability.
Publication Title
Physical Disabilities: Education and Related Services
Volume
37
Issue
2
First Page
13
Last Page
33
Recommended Citation
Baker, J. N.,
Lowrey, K.,
Wennerlind, K.
(2018). Building an Inclusive Post-Secondary Education Program for Young Adults with Intellectual Developmental Disability. Physical Disabilities: Education and Related Services, 37(2), 13-33.
Available at: https://aquila.usm.edu/fac_pubs/15747