Making Higher Education inclusive for students with intellectual disability
Why Inclusive Post Secondary Education?
Students with intellectual disablity can attend and thrive at college if there is an environment that supports their journey to live independently and secure employment for a more fulfilling life.
Why Inclusive Post Secondary Education?
Students with intellectual disablity can attend and thrive at college if there is an environment that supports their journey to live independently and secure employment for a more fulfilling life.
CTP/CTP Eligible Programs
Texas and Oklahoma have vibrant inclusive post-secondary education programs. Our member programs have received or are eligible to receive the federal designation of CTP. All programs exist to support students with intellectual disability.
Resources
Our goal is to help you find the resources you need. We are regularly adding information that we think can be helpful for students with intellectual disability who want to attend college.
Resources
Our goal is to help you find the resources you need. We are regularly adding information that we think can be helpful for students with intellectual disability who want to attend college.
Join RRHEA
Joining the Red River Higher Education Alliance gives IPSE programs an additional platform to share what they offer and provides a stronger support system for students, families, and schools.
2025 Red River Higher Education Alliance - IPSE Summit
Friday, Sept. 26th, 8am-3:30pm – Moore Norman Tech Center in Oklahoma City, OK
Welcome to the Red River Higher Education Alliance – IPSE Summit! Join us at Moore Norman Technology Center – South Penn Campus on September 26, 2025 for a day filled with innovative ideas and networking opportunities.
The Summit brings together leadership from Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary (CTP)programs and CTP-eligible programs across Oklahoma and Texas. This gathering provides a unique opportunity for leaders of college programs serving students with intellectual and developmental disabilities to share insights, updates, and best practices from their respective institutions.
Space is limited so sign up early!
2025 Red River Higher Education -IPSE Summit Details
In addition to program leaders, the Summit will feature our sponsors including Think College, the national initiative dedicated to expanding and improving inclusive higher education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities, Sooner SUCCESS, and Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services. Exhibitors will also be present, contributing valuable resources and perspectives to the event.
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about seven unique Inclusive Postsecondary Education (IPSE) programs, participate in breakout sessions led by program experts, and hear directly from students currently attending or who have graduated from IPSE programs. They can also explorevaluable resources and support from exhibitors who assist students and families, and connect with others who are passionate about expanding opportunities for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Programs that will be represented include: (alpha order)
- Northeastern State University – RiverHawks Scholar Program
- Oklahoma State University – Opportunity Orange Scholars
- Texas A&M – Aggie ACHIEVE
- Texas State University – Bobcat RISE
- University of North Texas – UNT ELEVAR
- University of Oklahoma – Sooner Works
Registration is required and a light breakfast and lunch is included in the registration cost. CEU credits will not be offered.
Who should attend? Educators, parents/guardians, advocates, students, IHE representatives interested in the possibility of beginning an IPSE program, and all interested in IPSE!
The Summit will be located at 13301 South Pennsylvania Ave. OKC, OK
Participants must register at:
Red River Higher Education IPSE Summit
The cost to attend is $50 per person. (not including tax/fees)
Note: There will be an afternoon student panel that students may attend at no cost. Select “Student Panel Session” ticket.
For disability accommodations (e.g., sign language interpreters, alternative formats), please contact info@redriverhea.org by August 31, 2025 to request needed accommodations. Any requests after this date cannot be guaranteed.
Sponsors include Think College, Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services, Sooner SUCCESS, Oklahoma State Department of Education and OKIPSE Alliance
For questions or need more information – contact: info@redriverhea.org
Refunds are available up to 7 days prior to the event, however, Eventbrite processing fees will be deducted from the original ticket price if a refund is issued.
RRHEA Inaugural Summit
The first official RRHEA Summit was held at UNT/Denton on May 17th, 2024. Break-out sessions included topics such as Health and Sex Education for IPSE students, Social Supports and Inclusion, How to Build and Maintain a Successful On-Campus Mentor Program and the highlight of the Summit was a fantastic student panel.
Liz Weintraub, a well-known self-advocate and member of AUCD’s policy team was our keynote speaker, reminding us all: Nothing About Us, Without Us!!