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Project

Next Steps at Vanderbilt University

Center:

TN-Vanderbilt University, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2025

Contact Information:

Ariana Amaya
[email protected]
615-343-1547

Project Description:

Next Steps at Vanderbilt is a 4-year inclusive higher education program committed to providing students with intellectual disability an inclusive, transformational postsecondary education in academics, social and career development, and independent living, while honoring equality, compassion, and excellence in all endeavors. Next Steps at Vanderbilt was awarded a Transition and Postsecondary Education for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (TPSID) five-year federal expansion grant in 2015 and moved to be administratively housed in the Peabody College Department of Special Education. In October of 2017, Next Steps at Vanderbilt officially became a federally approved four-year Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP). Our expansion plans include growing to an enrollment of 40 students and increased rich collegiate experiences that include exploring residential options for students

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Area of Emphasis

Education & Early Intervention, Employment-Related Activities, Recreation-Related Activities, Quality of Life

Target Audience:

Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Adults with Disabilities

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Specific Groups

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

Mulit-County

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