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Universities and disability advocates urge state support to expand inclusive postsecondary programs
Summary
Minot State’s North Dakota Center for Persons With Disabilities and the Impact Consortium described inclusive postsecondary education (IPSE) programs that serve students with intellectual and developmental disabilities and asked the legislature to consider continued or expanded support as federal grant funding winds down.
Representatives of Minot State University’s North Dakota Center for Persons With Disabilities and the Impact Consortium told the Appropriations, Education and Environment Division that inclusive postsecondary education (IPSE) programs have strong employment and independence outcomes and that expanding those programs across the state merits legislative attention.
Laurie Garnes, executive director of the ND Center for Persons With Disabilities at Minot State, described ASTEP (Advancing Students Toward Education and Employment) and related IPSE programs. She said 89 students with intellectual and developmental disabilities have enrolled in North Dakota IPSE programs since…
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