Advocacy Day at the State Capitol Brings IPSE Students to the Spotlight
On January 24, 2024, the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) hosted its annual Inclusive Post-Secondary Education (IPSE) Advocacy Day at the Georgia State Capitol. The event serves as an opportunity for students with intellectual disabilities (ID) to advocate to the General Assembly for state-supported funding for IPSE programs. There are nine active IPSE programs in Georgia, with an additional program opening in Rome, GA at Berry College.
IPSE supports individuals with ID in obtaining a post-secondary education and serves as a means for individuals with ID to learn and de...
Berry College: On the Move and Ready to Make a Difference Through New IPSE Program
Michelle Haney has one question.
“Can we all agree that supporting students with higher support needs is a worthwhile investment?” Haney, the executive director of Berry College’s new inclusive post secondary education program, certainly thinks so.
For many young adults with intellectual disabilities (ID), the transition from high school to adulthood can be filled with barriers that may limit their choices.
Without a high school diploma or the required academic credits for mainstream universities, students with ID can face significant challenges. Whether it’s pursuing higher ...
Georgia State University’s IDEAL Rewrites the Narrative of The College Experience
Established in 2016 at the Center for Leadership in Disability within Georgia State University’s (GSU) School of Public Health, the Inclusive Digital Expression and Literacy (IDEAL) program was founded to provide students with intellectual disabilities (ID) the same academic, social, and career opportunities as their peers.
Nestled in Atlanta's vibrant media hub, IDEAL at GSU focuses on giving students a well-rounded experience. It emphasizes academic enrichment, community engagement, and career development in creative media.
“Creative media industries are full of neurodiverge...
Georgia Tech Program Prepares Students to EXCEL at Work
Navigating the world of employment after school is often daunting, and for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), this is particularly true. An inclusive post-secondary education (IPSE) program at Georgia Institute of Technology is striving to provide students with a foundational education that equips them with the necessary skills to succeed in their academic, professional, and personal lives.
The EXCEL program at Georgia Tech was founded in 2015. Its primary goal: “Expanding Career, Education, and Leadership Opportunities for Students with Intellectual and D...