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Comparing transition planning, PSE, and employment outcomes

Students with ID less likely to have PSE or competitive employment outcomes

>12,000 students with intellectual disabilities have enrolled in PSE institutions across the nation

Of students with ID that expressed interest in pursuing PSE only 11% actually participated

Hart, et al., 2005

  • Promotes true integration
  • Increases quality of life
  • Increases independent living skills
  • Provides opportunities for Academic learning after HS
  • Increases employability

Why does this matter?

American Community Survey, 2006

Medicaid Waiver

Funding

Sources

Community support sub-section

Sub-Contract with State Department of Disability to access funds and support consumers

50% consumers served

  • Youth with ID who participated in PSE were 26% more likely to exit VR with employment; earn 74% higher weekly income

  • Post-secondary education is among the strongest predictors of better earnings - only 10% participate
  • People with disabilities have significantly lower rate of employment (36% vs 74%)

  • Data from the National Center for Education Statistics & Rehabilitation Services Administration PSE improves earnings for people with disabilities.

IDEA Support

Private Pay

Sub-contract with school districts to support student transition services

Includes program costs, tuition, meal plan, transportation, books, etc.

25% of consumers served

American Community Survey (2006)

Many of the families with whom we serve elect to pay out of pocket for services

25% of consumers served

Who are we?

Aaron Rakow, PhD

President, Founder

Founded in 2011

For students living with autism, LD, ADHD, dyslexia

Work on behalf of the student to ensure college success

College Steps works to design Individualized College Plan (ICP)

It will offer training for college faculty and staff on how to meet the needs of student with disabilities and improve their college experience

Natural Supports, Student Designed

No IEPs or IDEA support after high school

Colleges must provide accommodations

Often hard for students to find out what’s available and ask for support

It’s a confusing process for both students and universities

Our solution

Currently enrolled students who would benefit from social, academic, or independent living skill support

High school seniors college primer experience during their senior year

Social Enrichment

Vocational Training

Social and extracurricular involvement supported by College Steps’ Peer Mentors

Professional skill development honed within vocational training program.

Basics of resume writing to advanced skills: job interviewing and managing professional relationships.

Students take part in a 12-24 month internship experience of their choosing.

Academics

Peer Mentors traditional undergraduate students that help link College Steps students to the social element of college life

1-5 courses per semester

Academic support is customized to the student’s preferences and needs

  • study skills
  • time management
  • test taking strategies
  • note taking
  • class participation support

Student academic support is provided via College Steps’ campus-based Program Coordinator, a Master’s Level professional with a special education background, and Peer Mentors.

Populations we serve

  • Fully matriculated students
  • High school seniors
  • Returning college students

Individualized College Plan

  • Customized by the scholar
  • Collaboratively designed
  • Continuously refined

Living and Independence

Promotion of self-advocacy and independent living skills

  • managing personal finances
  • navigating public transportation
  • maintaining proper nutrition
  • social skill advancement

Primary goal preparation of students for meaningful careers and autonomy after graduation

Strong emphasis on self-advocacy, employment, and independent living skills

Thank you!

www.collegesteps.org

aaron@collegesteps.org

lauren@collegesteps.org

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