KU Transition to Postsecondary Education for Youth with Intellectual Disabilities
Project Description:
The KU Transition to Postsecondary Education for Youth with Intellectual Disabilities (KU TPE) is a 2-year inclusive, credentialed postsecondary education program at the University of Kansas for young adults with intellectual disability ages 18-26. Students work toward a KU undergraduate certificate by taking a minimum of 6 credit hours of KU undergraduate courses per semester and receive accommodations through the disability services office as well as individualized adaptations from KU TPE academic staff. KU TPE has been designated as a Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP) through the US Dept. of Education, Office of Financial Aid so that qualified students are eligible for federal financial aid. Students in KU TPE participate in all typical campus academic and student life activities, as well as high quality and fully inclusive work-based learning experiences aligned with their career interests and academic coursework. Students may live in KU Student Housing, pay the same tuition/fees as KU undergraduate students not in KU TPE, and are supported by KU TPE staff and peers to build social networks through KU student clubs, organizations and activities.
Core Function(s):
Training Trainees, Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information, Other Direct/Model Services
Area of Emphasis
Education & Early Intervention, Employment-Related Activities, Housing-Related Activities, Recreation-Related Activities, Quality of Life, Other
Target Audience:
Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees), Professionals and Para-Professionals, Adults with Disabilities, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN, General Public
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Disadvantaged Circumstances
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
Mulit-County, State, Regional, National
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
