Erica Walters, Joseph B. Ryan, Kristina N. Randall

How to Create an Inclusive Post-Secondary Education Program

A Framework for Supporting Students with Intellectual Disabilities on College Campuses

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Produktbeschreibung

This essential guide offers a practical framework for developing a successful Post-Secondary Education (PSE) program for students with intellectual disabilities-one of the fastest-growing areas in higher education.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Seitenzahl: 224
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm
• ISBN-13: 9781032956824
• ISBN-10: 1032956828
• Artikelnr.: 72108377

Autorenporträt

Dr. Joseph B. Ryan is the Sue Stanzione Distinguished Professor of ClemsonLIFE. He is the founder and Executive Director of the LIFE (Learning is for Everyone) program, a nationally recognized college transition program for young adults with intellectual disabilities. Dr. Kristina N. Randall is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Clemson University working specifically with the ClemsonLIFE (Learning Is For Everyone) program. Her research focuses on increasing post-school outcomes for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Erica Walters, Ed.S. has served as Program Director for the ClemsonLIFE Program at Clemson University for the past decade. She is a former Special Education Teacher, Behavior Interventionist, Autism Specialist, and Elementary Coordinator at the district level.

Inhaltsangabe

1. The Need for Post-Secondary Education Programs
2. Types of Post-Secondary Education Programs
3. Navigating the Application Process
4. Promoting Campus & Community Safety for Students with Intellectual Disabilities
5. The Importance of Mentors and Volunteers for PSE Programs
6. The Importance of Functional Academics for Teaching Critical Life Skills
7. Enrolling PSE Students in Traditional Coursework
8. Importance of Employment Training and Work Experience for PSE Programs
9. Providing Independent Living Supports
10. Meeting the Social and Emotional Needs of Students with Intellectual Disabilities
11. Increasing Self-Determination & Choice Making for PSE Students
12. Community Engagement: The Inclusion of PSE Students on College Campus
13. The Importance of Fundraising for Program Sustainability
14. Lessons Learned from Starting a Post-Secondary Education Program
15. Challenges, Successes, and Transformative Practices: An Overview of a University Programme for Students with Intellectual Disabilities in Ireland