AHEAD - New Orleans July 13, 2012.  Deborah Zuver - Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities, University of North Carolina  Nance Longworth.

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AHEAD - New Orleans July 13, 2012

 Deborah Zuver - Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities, University of North Carolina  Nance Longworth - Davidson College, Davidson, NC  Monica Isbell - Alamance Community College, Graham, NC  Kelly R. Kelley; Lance Alexis - Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC

 National Overview  Options in North Carolina  AHEAD White Paper on Students with ID  Career College: Alamance Community College  University Participant: Western Carolina U.

Deborah Zuver, MA, LMFT Cofacilitator, NC Postsecondary Education Alliance Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill

250+ PSE Options Variables:  Student Inclusion  Housing, employment, campus life  Access to typical courses  Disability services

 Financial Aid Pell grants Supplemental Grants Work-study Program  Model Demonstration Programs (27) North Carolina: WCU  National Coordinating Center: ThinkCollege

Mission: to expand options for Postsecondary Education in NC  Stakeholders: educators, VR, agencies, legislators, families, student advocates  Address barriers, collaborate  Website/resources

UNIVERSITIES:  WCU: University Participant  UNC-G: Beyond Academics  ASU: Scholars with Diverse Abilities  CIDD-UNC: LEND Self-Advocate Trainee

COMMUNITY COLLEGES:  Alamance CC: Career College  Central Piedmont CC: Project SEARCH  Cleveland CC: Connexions  Randolph CC: Career College

Nance Longworth, MSRC, Academic Access & Disability Resources Coordinator Davidson College, Davidson, NC

 Disability Service Professionals  Appropriate accommodations  Delivery of accommodations  Campus access  Assistive technology  Universal Design for education

 Implications for Disability Services ◦Accommodations/Services ◦Academics ◦Technology ◦Financial

Monica Isbell, MSW Alamance Community College Graham, North Carolina

 Year-long post-secondary certificate program for adults with intellectual/ developmental disabilities.  This entry-level program provides a foundation for transitioning into a career or additional paperwork.

 The students further develop reading, math and computer skills along with participation in a hands-on practicum experience within a specific program of study.

Automotive Assistant Health & Public Services Assistant

Spring 2012 Best Buddies Kick-off and Cookout at Elon

 Monica Isbell, MSW Coordinator of Special Needs & Counseling Services (336)  Tim Haith Career College Coordinator (336)

Collaborative Roles with Western Carolina University’s University Participant (UP) Program and the Office of Disability Services Kelly R. Kelley, Ph.D., UP Program Coordinator Lance Alexis, Ed.D., Director of Disability Services AHEAD Conference - New Orleans, LA July 13, 2012

What is the UP Program? A two-year, inclusive program for college-aged individuals with intellectual disabilities – 2010: Two students completed pilot by : Expanded to 4 participants. Funded as model demonstration site by U.S. Department of Education. 2011: Added 4 participants for total of 8 participants.

Collaborative Efforts Preliminary Roles Initial person centered planning meetings UP Admissions Steering Committee involvement Self-disclosure and exact process offered by Disability Services Accessibility issues on campus- ADA committee

 Ongoing Collaboration ◦ Clarifying student assistant roles in classes with professors ◦ Resource consultation for legal concerns ◦ Priority registration for conducive learning ◦ Test proctoring roles for Disability Services and UP Program

 Accommodations vs. Modifications  Fostering independence and “sameness” for individuals with intellectual disabilities campus wide  Partnership to address medical needs proactively

Kelly R. Kelley, UP Coordinator Lance Alexis, Disability Services

 NC Postsecondary Education Alliance  - Post-Secondary Education Research Center (PERC). Info on options and trends; funded by OSEP.  – Institute for Community Inclusion; Database, TA, newsletter; funded by NIDRR, ADD, OSEP.  -- The National Secondary Transition Technical Assistance Center builds capacity for transition outcomes; directed by the Special Education Program at UNC-Charlotte in partnership with Special Education Programs at Western Michigan State and ASU. Funded by OSEP.