2064V - Interprofessional Collaboration to Improve Success of Individuals With Intellectual Disabilities in Post-Secondary Education

Inclusive Education Services (IES) is a two year post-secondary transition program that provides adults, ages 18-30, with intellectual disabilities, an inclusive, comprehensive, non-degree seeking, college experience. Each student completes academic courses from one of three concentrations: Hospitality, Social Services, or Education. To support each student in their personal, academic, and employment journey, a collaborative effort between IES and the University of Central Florida Communication Disorders Clinic (UCF CDC) was created. The students in IES meet with graduate student clinicians for once weekly group therapy sessions with a focus on development of self-advocacy skills to promote independence in communication across all environments. This session will describe the process, goals and curriculum, and discuss lessons learned and future plans.