A new membership organization has officially launched to build community and continue advancing inclusive postsecondary education (IPSE) opportunities for students with intellectual disability. The Inclusive Postsecondary Education (IPSE) Association is committed to the inclusion of people with intellectual disability in postsecondary education.
“Whether you are starting a new program and need ideas, or are in the trenches and want different perspectives, a community where you can ask questions, seek advice, and give and receive information is critical,” said Dr. Misty Parsley, founding board president of the IPSE Association. “The IPSE Association will serve to support networking, community building, and professional development for program staff, families, current students, and alumni.” The IPSE Association will serve as an international network for professional development, research dissemination, policy advocacy, and peer networking among those committed to high-quality, inclusive college programs. The association will also amplify the voices of students with intellectual disability and their families to help shape the future of higher education.
“Being part of an inclusive college program changed my life,” said Kayla Thomas, a self-advocate and recent graduate of an IPSE program. “I’m proud to be part of this movement and to help make college more inclusive for others.”
Member benefits include:
- Access to IPSE Association’s member-only online communities and searchable membership directory
- Networking and mentorship matching
- Newsletter updates and policy alerts
- Discounts for professional development opportunities
For more information about the IPSE Association, contact Susanna Miller-Raines at [email protected] or visit ipseassociation.org.
About the IPSE Association
The IPSE Association is a membership organization of professionals and advocates committed to the inclusion of people with intellectual disability in postsecondary education. Guided by its mission to advance policy and practice, its vision of inclusive higher education for all, and its purpose to build community and leadership, the Association works to ensure that every person with an intellectual disability can access and thrive in postsecondary education.
