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IDD or Intellectual development disorder is one of the terms referenced by state government agencies and educational institutions for individuals who have had IEP eligibility as Intellectual Disability (or related).
College Opportunities
College Opportunities
Because of the 2008 Higher Education Opportunity Act, your student is able to attend college via college programs designed to accommodate your students needs and abilities. Click on the logos below for more information.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT COLLEGE INCLUSION PROGRAMS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT COLLEGE INCLUSION PROGRAMS
Click on the questions below for answers.
Will my student get the same services they got in high school (e.g. 1:1 aide, bus transportation, lunch, etc.)?
Will my student get the same services they got in high school (e.g. 1:1 aide, bus transportation, lunch, etc.)?
No. Despite the creation of these inclusion programs, there is no Special Education in college.
Please keep in mind that these college programs typically require your student to independently be able to navigate college campus to attend classes, complete classwork expectations, and advocate for help and assistance. There are no 1:1 aides in college and no bus transportation. Students are required to bring their own lunch or bring money to buy lunch. For more about what parents can expect in college programs for students with Intellectual Disability, click here.
However there are Adult Day Programs that have integrated programs on the college campuses into their Day programs. Your GGRC social worker can assist you with exploring these programs (e.g. in the past AbilityPath has collaborated with Foothill College, and Hope Services has collaborated with DeAnza College). Your GGRC social worker can also work with you to get 1:1 assistance and transportation for your student.
Colleges with Inclusive Programs for individuals with IDD
Colleges with Inclusive Programs for individuals with IDD
Find information on local college programs for individuals with IDD on the ILS/TRACE Program student page.
How families can support and prepare students with IDD for college
How families can support and prepare students with IDD for college
What families can do to prepare their student for Inclusive PostSecondary Education (IPSE).
UCLA Tarjan Center webinar "Strategies for Supporting Students with an Intellectual Disability & Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder"
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