Fall 2011
Committee:
Equity and Diversity, Educational Policies
Whereas, Of all students with disabilities, those with intellectual disabilities including, though not limited to, Autism Spectrum Disorders have the poorest post-education outcomes;
Whereas, until recently, the option of attending college, particularly the opportunity to participate in typical coursework, has not been available to high school students, especially those beyond the age of eighteen, have been limited to segregated life skills or community-based transition programs;
Whereas, In California, each community college campus has a DSPS office that provides services to students with disabilities, yet for students with
developmental disabilities these services are often inadequate to meet their needs; and
Whereas, Several colleges and districts, such as Taft College, Solano College, Sacramento City College and the Los Angeles Community College District have developed outstanding programs for students with developmental disabilities;
Resolved, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges advocate for more educational opportunities for students with developmental disabilities at the state level; and
Resolved, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges disseminate information to local student representative bodies at its General
Assembly’s regarding postsecondary options for students with developmental disabilities as well as the unique challenges that this important student constituent group faces.
Whereas, until recently, the option of attending college, particularly the opportunity to participate in typical coursework, has not been available to high school students, especially those beyond the age of eighteen, have been limited to segregated life skills or community-based transition programs;
Whereas, In California, each community college campus has a DSPS office that provides services to students with disabilities, yet for students with
developmental disabilities these services are often inadequate to meet their needs; and
Whereas, Several colleges and districts, such as Taft College, Solano College, Sacramento City College and the Los Angeles Community College District have developed outstanding programs for students with developmental disabilities;
Resolved, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges advocate for more educational opportunities for students with developmental disabilities at the state level; and
Resolved, That the Student Senate for California Community Colleges disseminate information to local student representative bodies at its General
Assembly’s regarding postsecondary options for students with developmental disabilities as well as the unique challenges that this important student constituent group faces.