Students with disabilities have options for going to college after high school. Learn about programs available for students with intellectual disabilities in Kentucky and around the country. Postsecondary education is any education after high school and may include communities colleges, universities, trade schools, and more.
In 2019, 17% of Kentucky youth with disabilities who exited high school the previous year were enrolled in a college or university. For students with intellectual disabilities (ID), this statistic is only 7%.. Recent funding from the Kentucky state legislature seeks to improve these outcomes. Read about the launch of the Supported Higher Education Program Technical Assistance Center for students with intellectual and developmental disabilites here. For more information, contact Johnny Collett at johnny.collett@uky.edu
Inclusive Higher Education Webinar Series
A series of webinars was offered in 2019 – 2020 to provide information and resources on universal design and disability to colleges and universities. Webinars were recorded and made available on this web page.
Comprehensive Transition Programs
An option for going to college for students with intellectual disabilities is a Comprehensive Transition Program (CTP).
Learn more from our CTP Program Briefs:
- CTP Program Brief for Students and Families PDF
- CTP Program Brief for Institutions of Higher Education PDF
- CTP Program Brief for Educators PDF
College Mentoring
Mentoring can provide benefits for all students. Learn more about mentoring here
Other Postsecondary Resources
Kentucky Supported Higher Education Partnership
Kentucky Comprehensive Transition & Postsecondary Programs Briefs
Comprehensive Transition Program Comparison Infographic
Postsecondary Financial Assistance Infographic
What is a Comprehensive Training Program? Infographic
College Programs for People with Disabilities in Kentucky
Post Secondary Community Conversation—All Sites Evaluation Report
Transition Goals and Activities for Inclusive Postsecondary Programs
