138 Indiana Postsecondary Education Coalition

www.thinkcollegeindiana.org

IPSEC is a statewide organization that is comprised of many advocacy organizations, educators, parents and self-advocates that are fostering college options for students with developmental or intellectual disabilities. The hope is that with person centered planning as individuals transition from high school, a college experience including academics, social, and vocational components can support future employment opportunities.

With grant funding, Indiana University’s Indiana Institute on Disability and Community has created a demonstration program for successful transition into higher education. Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis currently has a program called S.I.T.E. for Indianapolis Public School students and a couple neighboring township schools. Because of S.I.T.E.’s success, the program has expanded to the following schools throughout Indiana:

• Franklin College- INSPIRE
• Indiana Wesleyan University- GWA (Giant Wildcat Academy)
• Purdue University Fort Wayne- Bridges to Education and Careers
• Vincennes University Jasper- AIM (Advocacy, Independence, Mastery)
• Huntington University- ABLE (Achieving Balance in Life through Education)