Postsecondary Resources for Students with Intellectual Disabilities

COLLEGE OPTIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES
The Postsecondary Education Research Center Project, coordinated by TransCen, has launched a web site that provides information and resources on college options for students with intellectual disabilities. The site provides answers to frequently asked questions related to developing or expanding services for students with intellectual disabilities in college settings. It also provides access to a free online evaluation tool, the PERC Self-Assessment Tool, that allows users to evaluate aspects of programs or services for students with intellectual disabilities on college campuses. This self-assessment tool provides a snapshot of the quality of existing services and provides users with a concise evaluation report. It also provides users with the opportunity to create an itemized action plan that can be used to address areas in need of improvement. The website can be found at http://www.transitiontocollege.net

INDIVIDUAL SUPPORTS TO INCREASE ACCESS TO AN INCLUSIVE COLLEGE EXPERIENCE FOR STUDENTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES
The purpose of this online training module is to provide guidance on developing an Individual Support Model (ISM) to increase access to inclusive college experiences and to improve chances for the success of students with intellectual disabilities. An ISM approach provides students with individualized services and supports (e.g., educational coach, tutor, technology, natural supports) in college courses, certificate programs, internships, and/or degree programs. Offered by the On-Campus Outreach project at the University of Maryland; funded by the U.S. Office of Special Education Programs.


TRANSITION SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH SIGNIFICANT DISABILITIES IN COLLEGE AND COMMUNITY SETTINGS: STRATEGIES FOR PLANNING, IMPLEMENTATION, AND EVALUATION
This resource is recommended for professionals responsible for designing or implementing transition services for students with autism, developmental, multiple, or other significant disabilities. The book, guides readers through each phase of developing, implementing, and evaluating effective and appropriate transitions services for students with significant disabilities. Click for purchasing information.

REFERENCE POINTS, transition updates from the TATRA Project, features resources and information to help parent organizations, advocates and professionals better serve adolescents and young adults with disabilities, and their families. Administered by the TATRA Project at PACER Center, REFERENCE POINTS was launched with the initial support from the National Center on Secondary Education and Transition. TATRA is funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration.