Increasing Access to Postsecondary Education for Students with Intellectual Disabilities

Authors

Amy L. Cook, University of Massachusetts BostonFollow
Laura A. Hayden, University of Massachusetts BostonFollow
Felicia Wilczenski, University of Massachusetts BostonFollow
Timothy A. Poynton, University of Massachusetts BostonFollow

Abstract

Students with intellectual disabilities (ID) are increasingly seeking postsecondary education (PSE) opportunities. High school to college transition presents its challenges for all students, and school counselors are uniquely positioned to assist students with ID throughout the PSE process. This article provides a review of the literature on PSE and specifically explores the different types of PSE programming available and strategies high school counselors can employ to effectively assist students with ID in PSE planning.

Recommended Citation

Cook, Amy L.; Hayden, Laura A.; Wilczenski, Felicia; and Poynton, Timothy A. (2015) "Increasing Access to Postsecondary Education for Students with Intellectual Disabilities," Journal of College Access: Vol. 1: Iss. 1, Article 5.
Available at: https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/jca/vol1/iss1/5