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- Title
Exploring Florida's Inclusive Postsecondary Education Programs.
- Authors
Heron, Laura M.; Agarwal, Rumi; Becht, Kathleen; Roberts-Dahm, L. Danielle; Burke, Shanna L.
- Abstract
Inclusive Postsecondary Education (IPSE) programs offer students with intellectual disabilities (ID) the opportunity to enhance academic, career, and independent living skills, with the ultimate goal of preparing them for meaningful employment. Given the significance of such programs and their rapid growth across the country and in Florida, an ongoing examination of the progress, challenges, and support needs of IPSE programs is crucial. To extend current research efforts at the state level, two focus groups (n = 12) were conducted representing 11 of Florida's IPSE programs and one state agency to explore the experiences of IPSE programs in Florida. Four major themes were generated following thematic analysis of data: the need for preparing students and families for postsecondary education environments, the types of support Florida's IPSE programs have received, the major barriers IPSE programs are currently facing, and finally, what IPSE programs need in the future to continue to support students with ID. Findings from this study offer significant insights into the current status and needs of Florida's IPSE programs and serve to inform the work of disability resource providers, and the creation, expansion, and sustainability of IPSE programs across the state.
- Subjects
FLORIDA; EDUCATION of people with intellectual disabilities; POSTSECONDARY education; INCLUSIVE education; LIFE skills; INTELLECTUAL disabilities; STUDENTS with disabilities
- Publication
Journal of Postsecondary Education & Disability, 2023, Vol 36, Issue 2, p135
- ISSN
2379-7762
- Publication type
Article