This College Is Launching An Academy For Adults With Autism

 The program is meant to fill a gap in services for individuals on the spectrum who are no longer eligible to receive public school-provided support. Read More >

New Standards Finalized For Postsecondary Programs

 For the first time, accreditation standards are in place that are intended to be used as a baseline to assess the hundreds of postsecondary programs across the nation serving students with IDD.   Read More >

New Standards In The Works For Postsecondary Programs

 Work is underway to establish first-ever accreditation standards for the hundreds of postsecondary programs across the nation serving students with intellectual disabilities. Read More >

Students Create Job Platform For People With Developmental Disabilities

 An online job board that's in the works will offer individuals with developmental disabilities creative ways to showcase their talents and expertise beyond a traditional resume or cover letter. Read More >

Texas district seeks to turn high-schoolers into teachers

A program in the Austin Independent School District in Texas starts teacher training in high school so interested students can return to the classroom as teachers. The program has students earn an associate degree during high school and then participate in an accelerated program through the local community college and Texas Tech University.

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As Diagnoses Rise, More Colleges Add Services For Students With Autism

Colleges have created special programs because other campus disability services that students with autism are often referred to don't always meet their needs, advocates and parents say. Read More >

Mom Sought College Program For Son With Down Syndrome, Then Helped Create One

Realizing that there were no university programs for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities anywhere near her home, one mother set out to establish one. Read More >

Federal Proposal Would Ease Path From Special Ed To College

Lawmakers are looking to make it easier for students with disabilities to transition to college. Read More ;

Woman With Down Syndrome Earns Bachelor's Degree

Megan McCormick has Down syndrome, but she didn't let that stop her from earning a bachelor's degree, an education that she hopes will lead to a full-time job working with kids like her. Read More ;

College Students With Intellectual Disabilities Want Inclusive Graduation

Thousands have signed an online petition supporting students with intellectual disabilities at a postsecondary program who want to be included in their university's commencement ceremonies. Read More ;

Helping students with dyslexia prepare for the ACT

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How The College Admissions Scandal Could Spell Trouble For Students With Disabilities

Advocates for students with disabilities are concerned that accommodations for college entrance exams could tighten in the wake of an admissions cheating scandal. Read More;

Postsecondary Programs More Inclusive, Report Finds

With an increasing number of colleges offering programs for those with intellectual disabilities, a new report suggests the programs are becoming more inclusive and leading to better outcomes. Read More >

College Recruit On The Spectrum Set To Make History

As the first student-athlete with autism to sign a national letter of intent to play a team sport at the NCAA Division I level, Kalin Bennett has more than basketball on his mind. Read More;

More Colleges Enrolling Students With Intellectual Disabilities

In 2004, just 25 colleges across the country welcomed students with intellectual disabilities on their campuses. By this fall, that number will grow to 270. Read More;

More Colleges Create Support, Opportunity For Students With Autism

Educating students with disabilities is complex and often underfunded, but colleges are beginning to invest in programs that go beyond the accommodations mandated by the ADA. Read More >

Report: Colleges Failing To Protect Students With Disabilities

Despite research suggesting that women with disabilities are more likely to experience sexual assault on campus, a federal report finds many universities unprepared to support these students. Read More ;

Survey considers use of adaptive tech in higher ed

A new survey by the Association of Chief Academic Officers shows that 92% of CAOs believe adaptive learning can improve student performance, and that nearly 90% would like to see faculty use such technology. However, only 37% rated their institution's investment in on-campus IT support as effective, the data showed.   EdTech online (1/22) 

College Dreams Within Reach For More People On The Spectrum

By law, universities can't require applicants to report disabilities, but anecdotally more students with autism are thought to be enrolling in and finishing college. Read More >

College Students and Co-Occurring Disorders

College students with mental health and substance abuse issues are common in college-aged students. The transition into college after high school is empowering and stressful at the same time. According to a 2016 American College Health Association survey, 37 percent of students reported feeling depressed within the last 12 months & 21 percent felt overwhelming anxiety which are high numbers & could lead to students self-medicating. This publication Behavioral Health Among College Students Information & Resource Kit can help parents & student understand the preventative measures that colleges and universities are trying to take when it comes to issues such as students seeking help with addiction, accessing mental health services, & crisis management. Continue Reading to learn more about these issues, other preventative strategies, & the resource kit.