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Examining How Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Serve Students with Intellectual Disabilities in Higher Education Programs This webinar will review key elements in three segments: Review national trends in PSE programs for students with intellectual disabilities at HBCUs. Provide an overview of the Southeast Postsecondary Education Alliance (SEPSEA) HBCU Committee. Discuss how the first program in the nation at an HBCU was established, including an overview of program structure, partners involved and employment outcomes for students with intellectual disabilities.

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Did you miss my previous webinars? The last free one for Association on Higher Education And Disability's National Center for College Students with Disabilities is next Tuesday? Register here: https://lnkd.in/g6UR8yib Did you attend the previous ones? Each webinar offers unique information. I hope you'll join me, and share the link!

Did you know that only 67% of students with disabilities graduate high school on time, compared to 85% of their peers?* This significant gap in graduation rates can be addressed through more inclusive and supportive practices in education. We must do better by our students. Join me to explore strategies for creating inclusive environments and supporting successful transitions to adulthood for students with disabilities. Vote for my #SXSWEDU session "Equity & Accessibility: Empowering Student Transitions" today! Here’s the link 👇🏾 https://lnkd.in/gcV59SqF Let's work together to close the gap and ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed 💪🏽 *National Center for Education Statistics, 2021

If you have a child 14+, you may want to go to this break-out session at the Together We Can Conference 2024. This session will provide an overview of Iowa’s model for differentiated accountability of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, aka IDEA-DA. Discussion will include a description of how the Department of Education assigns districts a level of support, required districts actions and professional learning. Examples will be provided through the lens of improving secondary transition outcomes. https://lnkd.in/gzXwD4cH

Spotlight on the Science of Reading for Students with Disabilities This Spotlight will empower you with strategies to apply the science of reading to support students with learning differences and more. https://buff.ly/3NMo1th #NASDSE

According to data presented in the Successful Transitions for All OSERS’ blog series, students with disabilities continue to trail their peers without disabilities in a range of postsecondary outcomes, such as attending college, becoming employed, and living independently. Learn more at https://buff.ly/3sQxQ1m

New publication alert! 📚 "In this commentary, we highlight what higher education institutions must now do to drive meaningful change and better support students with disabilities’ workforce transitions." Check out the recently published paper, Work-integrated learning for students with disabilities: time for meaningful change, co-authored by David Drewery, PhD and Anne Marie Fannon of WxL. We were thrilled to work with Denise Jackson, Mollie Dollinger, Laura Gatto, and Rola Ajjawi to bring attention to this important topic. Read the full paper here: https://lnkd.in/gHUDjtK3

With winter break just around the corner, we wanted to share with you one of our favorite resources on postsecondary education. This topical paper addresses some of the most common questions families and educators may have as they prepare their students with disabilities for college. For example, it covers key differences between the ADA and IDEA, the college accommodation eligibility and determination process, and FAQs. Check it out today and share it with families before the semester ends! Helping Students with Disabilities Successfully Transition to College https://lnkd.in/g_jbmSSf

"As a parent of a son who lives with intellectual disabilities and social challenges, I never dreamed I would celebrate such a ceremony with my son Alek. December 9th was nothing short of a miracle that you, the SRU community, helped to create." Check out this wonderfully written article from a parent of Alex, an alumni of Slippery Rock University, which highlights the incredible value of inclusive postsecondary education programs and staff! #ThinkHigher #ThinkCollege #SlipperyRockU