This survey is an activity of the Center for Postsecondary Education for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities, funded by the National Institute for Rehabilitation Research (CFDA# H133A80042). The survey is designed to collect information on programs or individual services for students with intellectual disabilities at American institutions of higher education (IHE). The results will be analyzed by the staff of the Center and used to accurately describe the current status of post secondary educational (PSE) opportunities available to individuals with intellectual disabilities. The information will also be used to create an updated searchable database of available PSE options. (At the end of the survey, you will have the opportunity to “opt out” of inclusion in the searchable online database if you prefer.)
Who should complete this survey?
The best person to complete this survey is an individual who is closely associated with the program or services for students with intellectual disabilities provided at the postsecondary institution, in order to garner the most accurate information. However, if there are questions that the respondent is unsure about, it is perfectly acceptable to indicate “I don’t know”. If you think that there is another person who would be a better respondent for the survey, you may forward the email with the link to that person. However, any responses that you have already answered will be overwritten by the new person.
How long does this survey take to complete?
It is estimated that the entire survey should take a respondent 25-30 minutes to complete.
Types of programs or services that this survey is inquiring about:
1. Dual or concurrent enrollment programs that are partnerships between high schools and IHEs to provide college campus-based transition services to students with intellectual disabilities who are still in high school (typically to students between age 18-21).
2. Specialized college campus-based programs designed exclusively for adult students with intellectual disabilities.
3. Participation of individual students with intellectual disabilities in academic courses and the campus-wide services and opportunities provided to other students.