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The Center on Disability and Community Inclusion (CDCI) at the University of Vermont is one of eight programs selected to implement Think College, a national initiative to increase opportunities for inclusive postsecondary education for people with intellectual disabilities. For more information:
http://www.thinkcollege.net/

According to AAIDD (2009), "the term Intellectual Disability covers the same population of individuals who were diagnosed previously with mental retardation in number, kind, level, type, and duration of the disability and the need of people with this disability for individualized services and supports."

We are seeking to assess the current support and interest for this population to extend their education and training past high school. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey on behalf of yourself, family member, or organization. All information will remain anonymous. You may skip a question if it is not applicable.

Thank you!

1. Which statement best represents you or your organization?

Which statement best represents you or your organization? An individual with a label of intellectual disability

Family or guardian representing an individual with intellectual disability

A provider or school serving individuals with intellectual disabilities

Other (please specify)

2. Which statements reflect your thoughts regarding Post-Secondary options for individuals with intellectual disabilities? Check all that apply.

Which statements reflect your thoughts regarding Post-Secondary options for individuals with intellectual disabilities? Check all that apply. I didn't realize it was an option

I'd like to learn more about it

I'm very interested in pursuing this as an option

3. My organization currently:

My organization currently: Provides information on post-secondary options

Pairs person-centered planning with post-secondary education planning

Has a formal agreement with a post-secondary institute to coordinate transition activities

Comment:

4. Staff at my organization are knowledgeable about:

Staff at my organization are knowledgeable about: The documentation students need to pursue post-secondary education and accommodations

How IDEA, ADA, and 504 differ

Educating students and families about how laws affect services students receive in high school versus college

Comment:

5. Which of the following career development services does your organization currently offer?

Which of the following career development services does your organization currently offer? Career exploration

Situational assessment

Interview techniques

Job shadows

Resume development

Informational interviews

Work tours

Career counseling

Networking skills

Portfolio development

Traditional vocational assessments

Post-Secondary Education options

Other service

No career development service

Comment:

6. If you or your organization provides services and supports to students attending college, please select the statements below that reflect your program (check all that apply)

If you or your organization provides services and supports to students attending college, please select the statements below that reflect your program (check all that apply) Students participate in activities focusing on enhancing self-determination, social skills, and independence and interdependence skills.

Students learn personal safety, emergency procedures, use of cell phone, name, address, phone number, SSN, birthdate and age. Students acquire a State identification through the Registry of Motor Vehicles.

While still in high school, students will begin to use the mode of transportation they will use once out of school.

Students participate as members of their high school and college communities in activities and events.

Students learn to develop friendships and plan events and activities with others, utilizing phone, email and conversation. Students learn to work with others.

Students learn about their disabilities and abilities-strengths, weaknesses, and learning style and how they may affect learning.

Students learn about IEP and ITP process-to help them prepare for their meetings.

Students develop a vision for their futures (consider person-centered planning as a tool).

Students develop career, post-secondary education, and life goals as appropriate.

Students learn about change, transition-high school and life after high school, the adult service system, and the differences between the two.

Students are referred to adult funding sources prior to aging out of high school and begin to build a relationship.

Students learn to advocate for themselves in high school, which will prepare them for post-secondary education and life.

Student tours college prior to a decision.

In making decision, student reviews all college information gathered and their vision for future-what makes the most sense?

Student will receive assistance from the high school transition coordinator to obtain documentation of their disabilities, including IEP and psychological assessment completed within the last 3 years.

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7. How important are each of the following in terms of Post-Secondary options for you or your student?

	Not important	Somewhat important	Very important
Cost	*How important are each of the following in terms of Post-Secondary options for you or your student? Cost Not important	Cost Somewhat important	Cost Very important
Curriculum Supports	Curriculum Supports Not important	Curriculum Supports Somewhat important	Curriculum Supports Very important
Behavior Supports	Behavior Supports Not important	Behavior Supports Somewhat important	Behavior Supports Very important
Physical health	Physical health Not important	Physical health Somewhat important	Physical health Very important
Safety	Safety Not important	Safety Somewhat important	Safety Very important
Transportation	Transportation Not important	Transportation Somewhat important	Transportation Very important
Certificate or degree	Certificate or degree Not important	Certificate or degree Somewhat important	Certificate or degree Very important
Social opportunities, connections, & friendships	Social opportunities, connections, & friendships Not important	Social opportunities, connections, & friendships Somewhat important	Social opportunities, connections, & friendships Very important
Housing options on campus	Housing options on campus Not important	Housing options on campus Somewhat important	Housing options on campus Very important
Employment during or after completion	Employment during or after completion Not important	Employment during or after completion Somewhat important	Employment during or after completion Very important
Closeness to their home	Closeness to their home Not important	Closeness to their home Somewhat important	Closeness to their home Very important

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8. What are 3 of the most important things that would be needed if you could design a college program for the students you serve to participate in after high school?

What are 3 of the most important things that would be needed if you could design a college program for the students you serve to participate in after high school? 1.
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9. Is there anything else you would like to share about your hopes for the lives of the students you serve after high school?

Is there anything else you would like to share about your hopes for the lives of the students you serve after high school?

Thank you for your participation!

These survey questions are from the book, Think College! Post-Secondary Education Options for Students with Intellectual Disabilities, by Meg Grigal & Debra Hart (2010) and the Florida Center for Inclusive Communities.

If you have any questions about this survey or the Vermont Think College Project please contact:

Susan Ryan
Susan.Ryan@uvm.edu

Bryan Dague
Bryan.Dague@uvm.edu

802-656-4031

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1. Which statement best represents you or your organization?

2. Which statements reflect your thoughts regarding Post-Secondary options for individuals with intellectual disabilities? Check all that apply.

3. My organization currently:

4. Staff at my organization are knowledgeable about:

5. Which of the following career development services does your organization currently offer?

6. If you or your organization provides services and supports to students attending college, please select the statements below that reflect your program (check all that apply)

7. How important are each of the following in terms of Post-Secondary options for you or your student?

8. What are 3 of the most important things that would be needed if you could design a college program for the students you serve to participate in after high school?

9. Is there anything else you would like to share about your hopes for the lives of the students you serve after high school?

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