Does participation in higher education make a difference in life outcomes for students with intellectual disability?

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Article discusses higher education and outcomes related to employment, health, relationships and medications for students with intellectual disabilities. Students who had completed at least two semesters of college in Kentucky were surveyed about life outcomes using the National Core Indicators Adult Consumer Survey. Findings on health, medications, employment, and relationships are reported. Participation in higher education can positively impact life outcomes across a variety of domains. This research represents a first step in utilizing a nationally recognized instrument that takes a holistic view of outcomes for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to assess impact of participation in higher education. While the results are promising, further studies using larger samples are needed.

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