2022 Symposium for Student Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activity

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022) has identified that the unemployment rate for individuals with disabilities is currently 9.7%. To help close this gap, programming has been developed post-graduation to support adults with disabilities. One of the answers has been post-secondary college programs.  Post-secondary programs are known to benefit persons with disabilities. These programs can help individuals with disabilities with social skills, academic skills, independent living, and employment, which ultimately leads to an overall better quality of life. There are many different types of post-secondary programs that help to meet the diverse needs of students. The following research and conclusions have been made through a literature review. We have reviewed numerous studies that have collected data on the benefits of these programs, with a focus on the different types of post-secondary education programs used in the US, including the different models universities have utilized. Each of these models have different goals. After review, post-secondary programs can have great benefits for individuals with disabilities.