National Coordinating Center

Description and Contact Information for all TPSID projects (PDF)

In October, 2010, $10.9 million was awarded for 28 grants that create opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities to attend and be successful in higher education. Of the $10.9 million, $10.564 million was awarded to 27 two- and four-year institutions of higher education or consortia of institutions under the model comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (TPSID).  The 27 TPSID grantees, located in 23 states, are creating or expanding programs that focus on academics and instruction, social activities, employment experiences through work-based learning and internships, and independent living. Grantees provide individualized supports for students and opportunities to be involved in college experiences with their peers without disabilities. Evaluating what works and does not work is a key component of each grant.

The Institute for Community Inclusion at the University of Massachusetts Boston received a separate grant of $330,000 to fund a coordinating center to support these TPSID grantees as well as other programs around the country that are working to transition students with cognitive disabilities into higher education. The center has developed an evaluation system, standards and best practices around program components in academic, social, employment and independent living areas. 

Key personnel for the Coordinating Center:

Debra Hart, Principal Investigator
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Dr. Meg Grigal, Co-Principal Investigator
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Cate Weir, Project Coordinator
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