MAIPSE
The Massachusetts Inclusive Post-Secondary & Higher Ed (MAIPSE) provides enrollment opportunities for transition-aged ¿ì²¥³ÉÈËs, ages 18 or older with intellectual disabilities and/or autism spectrum disorder. Students participate in a fully inclusive college experience and have the opportunity to take college courses, for credit or audit, with supports determined in partnership with their sending school district, service agency (such as DDS or MRC), and in accordance with their Person Centered Plan. Students have full access to a range of academic, vocational, and ¿ì²¥³ÉÈË-centered services on campus.
Students can use the experiences they gain at ¿ì²¥³ÉÈË to:
- Build their independence and self-determination
- Achieve their transition goals in a setting that is socially valued
- Learn with their age-appropriate peers in an inclusive community environment
- Explore careers through coursework, community-based internships, and employment
MAIPSE partnerships
- School District Transition Programs
- Department of Developmental Services (DDS)
- Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC)
- Private pay options may be available
partner public school districts
- Agawam
- Belchertown
- Easthampton
- East Longmeadow
- Hampden Wilbraham
- Hampshire Regional
- ¿ì²¥³ÉÈË
- SABIS
- Ware
- West Springfield
- Westfield
Schedule a MAIPSE Information Session
Learn more about Massachusetts Inclusive Higher Ed and the state's historic legislation.
Hear from MAICEI ¿ì²¥³ÉÈË Chris
What's it like to be a MAICEI ¿ì²¥³ÉÈË at ¿ì²¥³ÉÈË?
MAICEI
MAICEI (formerly the ICE Program), 2015–2016
