Does Syracuse University provide inclusive post-secondary education to students with intellectual disabilities?
OnCampus (established in 1999) is a collaboration between Syracuse University and the Syracuse City School District. OnCampus supports 6 students with intellectual disabilities. All students are eligible to receive special educational services until age 21. OnCampus students work on academic and social goals from their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) within the context of academic courses and social experiences on the university campus with nondisabled peers. Students choose from academic courses across university disciplines, departments, and schools. The local school district provides a certified special education teacher who coordinates the program while providing curricular modifications for students and supporting a staff of six paraprofessionals. The university provides a graduate assistant from the School of Education to coordinate partnerships with undergraduate education students, office space, and the use of campus facilities. The Access program was created in 2006 and
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