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Project

!! ASTEP FY2026

Center:

ND-North Dakota Center for Persons with Disabilities, UCEDD

Fiscal Year:

2026

Contact Information:

Tracey Olson
[email protected]
701-858-4496

Project Description:

Advancing Students Toward Education and Employment Program (ASTEP) is a 2 to 3-year transition and postsecondary education program for students with intellectual disabilities (ID). ASTEP is located on the campus of Minot State University in collaboration with the satellite Dakota College at Bottineau (DCB) campus located at MSU. The program is coordinated by the North Dakota Center for Persons with Disabilities. Eligible students can achieve their goals in an inclusive and supportive college environment. A plan of study is developed through a person-centered planning process including career, academic, social, community, and independent living goals.

Keyword(s):

Mentor support salaries

Core Function(s):

Training Trainees, Continuing Education/Community Training

Area of Emphasis

Quality Assurance, Education & Early Intervention, Health-Related Activities, Employment-Related Activities, Housing-Related Activities, Transportation-Related Activities, Recreation-Related Activities, Quality of Life, Other - Leadership

Target Audience:

Students/Trainees (long or intermediate trainees)

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

None

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State

Funding Source:

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

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Mailing address:
PO Box 8787
Silver Spring, MD 20907-8787