HDC: PEPNet: Western Region of Postsecondary Education Programs Network
Project Description:
PEPNet-West Outreach Site at UM houses the Associate Director of PEPNet-WEst. The Associate Dirctor provides oversite for the consultation, training, information, and resources to institutions 13 western states and the Pacific Island entities. Through a network of statewide, regional and national contacts, we provide information and materials from a variety of resources and professionals, rich in experience and expertise, usually free of charge to vocational rehabilitation counselors, transition specialists, educators, disability services providers, audiologists, and employers.
PEPNet-West is one of Four Regional Education Centers that constitutes a nationwide network that provides outreach and technical assistance to postsecondary programs serving individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing. The four regional centers: PEPNet-Midwest, PEPNet-Northeast and PEPNet-South arefunded by the Department of Education work collaboratively and are known as the Postsecondary Education Programs Network (PEPNet).
Keyword(s):
Deaf, hard of hearing, access to post-secondary education
Core Function(s):
Training Trainees, Performing Technical Assistance and/or Training, Developing & Disseminating Information
Area of Emphasis
Quality Assurance, Education & Early Intervention, Employment-Related Activities, Other - Assistive Technology, Other - Cultural Diversity
Target Audience:
Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Limited English, Geographic Areas, Reservation, Rural/Remote, Other
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Single-County, Mulit-County, State, Regional, National
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
