The NDSS work in the area of postsecondary education is supported through a generous grant received from Riggio family, and is driven by two key factors.
Students with intellectual disabilities have made significant progress under current federal education law (i.e., Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), formerly called No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB)). Today, there are over 250 two and four-year colleges and universities including students with intellectual disabilities in educational, independent living, and vocational/career programs.