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Southeast Post Secondary Education Alliance (SEPSEA) will hold its annual conference in Asheville, NC this year from May 21-23, 2025.
Southeast Post Secondary Education Alliance (SEPSEA) will hold its annual conference in Asheville, NC, from May 21 to 23, 2025. The SEPSEA conference is an excellent opportunity to connect with others who are passionate about inclusive postsecondary education programs. You can attend sessions with students, alums, and professionals to learn more about what different people…
Exciting Opportunity for Students with Down Syndrome: Apply for Ruby’s Rainbow College Scholarships by April 15!
Exciting Opportunity for Students with Down Syndrome: Apply for Ruby’s Rainbow College Scholarships by April 15! Are you a student with Down syndrome dreaming of attending college? Ruby’s Rainbow is here to help you achieve your higher education goals! Ruby’s Rainbow offers scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to support students with Down syndrome in…
Nate Palermo – NKU Graduate and CTP Student
Nate Palermo – NKU Graduate and CTP Student Nate’s area of interest revolves around environmental science, animal life, and parks & rec. Nate has completed classes in environmental science, psychology, athletics and more. He enjoys playing games with friends, attending NKU basketball games, and working out in the Rec Center. During his time at NKU,…
Joe Gerstle – NKU Graduate and CTP Student
Joe Gerstle – NKU Graduate and CTP Student During his time at NKU, Joe completed classes related to business, athletics, media and more while also participating in NKU’s Greek Life as a member of the Pike Fraternity. In his free time, Joe enjoys attending NKU basketball games, working out at the Rec Center, and hanging…
About KSHEP
The Kentucky Supported Higher Education Partnership (KSHEP) is a network of Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) across the state offering inclusive higher education programs for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, such as Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary (CTP) programs.
CTPs support students with intellectual disabilities (ID) who want to continue academic or career and technical instruction at an IHE in order to better prepare for competitive integrated employment and independent living.
About the KSHEP-TAC
KSHEP-TAC refers to the statewide technical assistance center for supported higher education in Kentucky. KSHEP-TAC is a project of the Human Development Institute (HDI) at the University of Kentucky (UK). In that role, HDI provides technical assistance and support to colleges and universities that have established, or may be interested in establishing inclusive higher education programs for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, such as Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary (CTP) programs.
Students with intellectual disabilities (ID) are significantly underrepresented in higher education.
In Kentucky, only 18% of students with disabilities (across disability categories) were enrolled at a college or university in the year following their exit from high school.
Only 6% of students with ID were enrolled at a college or university in the year following their exit from high school.
Kentucky Post-School Outcomes Center (KYPSO), Youth-One-Year-Out (YOYO), 2022