How to Create an Inclusive Post-Secondary Education Program: A Framework for Supporting Students with...

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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

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

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27 March 2025

Educational strategies & policy; Teaching staff; Higher & further education, tertiary education; Teaching of special educational needs; Teaching skills & techniques

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. Written by leaders of one of the nation's top PSE programs, this book distills their extensive experience mentoring over 90 colleges and universities into a practical, jargon-free guide. Featuring clear, actionable insights for creating a successful, tailor-made program, chapter topics include functional academics, independent living skills, and employment readiness. Written for college administrators, special education teachers, and parents, this book sheds light on how PSE programs not only enrich the college experience for students with intellectual disabilities but also equip them with the skills to thrive as self-sufficient adults.

By: Joseph B. Ryan, Kristina N. Randall, Erica Walters
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
Weight: 560g
ISBN: 9781032956862
ISBN 10: 1032956860
Pages: 204
Publication Date: 27 March 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

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

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.

Reviews for How to Create an Inclusive Post-Secondary Education Program: A Framework for Supporting Students with Intellectual Disabilities on College Campuses

Creating and expanding opportunity are hallmarks of higher education. Postsecondary education programs for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities bring life to university students, programs, and missions. Higher education personnel interested in starting or expanding programs like our Integrative Community Studies program are given a lifeline with the information and guidance in this book. Its contents continue to inform us and I believe the various chapters will allow you to craft your own unique and life-giving program. Dr. Roland W. Mitchell, Dean College of Human Sciences & Education, Louisiana State University We have seen the tremendous value of inclusive education programmes in our own university with the Trinity Centre for People with Intellectual Disabilities. The contributions in this volume highlight the importance of underpinning such initiatives with rigorous academic research, while also ensuring that the voices of people with intellectual disabilities are kept to the fore. Dr Linda Doyle, Provost & President, Trinity College Dublin, University of Dublin.