Postsecondary Education

 

Students with disabilities have options for going to college after high school. Learn about programs available for students with intellectual disabilities in Kentucky and around the country. Postsecondary education is any education after high school and may include communities colleges, universities, trade schools, and more.

In 2019, 17% of Kentucky youth with disabilities who exited high school the previous year were enrolled in a college or university.

Inclusive Higher Education Webinar Series

A series of webinars is being offered in 2019 – 2020 to provide information and resources on universal design and disability to colleges and universities. Webinars will be recorded and made available on this web page. The webinar schedule is:

Unleashing Possibility in Higher Education – April 30, 2020

Customized Employment: Updated Thinking about Creating Job Positions – May 18, 2020

Archived Inclusive Higher Education Webinars

View Taking the Leap: Design and Development of Problem-Based Online Learning – March 5, 2020 here

View Getting Comfortable with Disability October 9, 2019 here

View Universal Design and Creating Accessible Documents November 12, 2019 here

View Universal Design for Learning: Designing Classrooms for All Learners January 23, 2020 here

Comprehensive Transition Programs

An option for going to college for students with intellectual disabilities is the Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP).

College Mentoring

Mentoring can provide benefits for all students. Learn more about mentoring here

Other Postsecondary Resources

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KentuckyWorks Comprehensive Transition Program Comparison Infographic

Download the "Comprehensive Transition Program Comparison" Infographic. This infographic compares traditional degree-seeking programs and Comprehensive Transition Programs. Please print and ...
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KentuckyWorks Postsecondary Financial Assistance Infographic

Download "Postsecondary Financial Assistance Infographic" Infographic. Please print and share! ...
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KentuckyWorks: What is a Comprehensive Training Program? Infographic

Learn more about Comprehensive Training Programs, or individualized programs through colleges or universities that allow students with Intellectual Disabilities an ...
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College Programs for People with Disabilities in Kentucky

College Programs for People with Disabilities in Kentucky [link] Shows students options for college in Kentucky. Colleges that have programs ...
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Post Secondary Community Conversation—All Sites Evaluation Report

KentuckyWorks, a project funded by the Administration for Community Living, and the capacity building project, Strengthening the Postsecondary Landscape in ...
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Transition Goals and Activities for Inclusive Postsecondary Programs

Transition Goals and Activities for Inclusive Postsecondary Programs [link] "This table provides several goals and related activities that can be ...
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Think College

Think College [link] Shows colleges from all over the country that have programs for students with disabilities. Email: ThinkCollegeTA@gmail.com ...
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