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College. Career development. Paid employment.

When Vocational Rehabilitation agencies and inclusive postsecondary education programs work together, students with intellectual disability benefit.

📈 97% of TPSID students participated in employment or career development activities

💼 74% had a paid job one year after completing their program

Discover how VR partnerships can support successful transitions from college to career in our resource "College to Careers: VR Can Make It Happen" at https://thinkcollege.net/resource/vocational-rehabilitation/college-to-careers-vr-can-make-it-happen.

🎉 We’re excited to welcome Dr. Melanie Lopez to the team as our newest postdoctoral fellow!

Dr. Lopez brings extensive experience in inclusive postsecondary education, transition outcomes, and employment research for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Her work focuses on creating inclusive pathways that support meaningful employment, independent living, and long-term success for neurodivergent students.

We look forward to the expertise, leadership, and perspective she will bring to our ongoing research and initiatives.

Read more about Dr. Lopez and her work: https://tcollege.me/4nZ4xT8

We are closed today, Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. Wishing you a meaningful and memorable day!

💥 Hot off the press! We’re excited to announce the release of the newest Think College TPSID Annual Report, featuring brand new data from the 2024–2025 academic year. This report marks the 5th and final year of the 3rd cohort of TPSID model demonstration programs and includes:
📊 National data from TPSID programs across the country
5️⃣ Five years of cumulative cohort outcomes
↩️ Reflections on 15 years of National Coordinating Center grant work
🆕 New insights and trends shaping the future of inclusive higher education

This report captures the growth, impact, and continued momentum of inclusive postsecondary education nationwide, and we’re proud to share these newest findings with the field! Download the full report, or skim the highlights today at https://thinkcollege.net/think-college-news/now-available-the-2024-25-tpsid-annual-report.