Show Notes – Episode Four – Dr. Chelsea Stinnett

What are IPSE Programs and How Do Students Benefit from Them

This episode of the Neurodiversity and Higher Education podcast features Dr. Chelsea Stinnett, who discusses the importance of inclusive post-secondary education (IPSE) for students with intellectual disabilities. The conversation covers the definition of IPSE, the significance of inclusion, the transition to college, and the goals of these programs. Dr. Stinnett emphasizes the role of Think College in supporting these initiatives and provides insights into the daily life of students in IPSE programs. The episode concludes with tips for prospective students and their families on navigating the higher education landscape.

There are lots of great resources listed in our show notes or grab a pencil and paper to jot them down! Contact us at neurodiversity@mercyhurst.edu with any questions or suggested topics and speakers!

Resources Mentioned:

ThinkCollege Website
https://thinkcollege.net/

ThinkCollege Search Page
https://thinkcollege.net/college-search

Chelsea Stinnett on LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelsea-vanhorn-stinnett-phd

About the Show:

Neurodiversity and Higher Education Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581610651045

Neurodiversity and Higher Education Instagram page:
https://www.instagram.com/neurodiversityhigheredpodcast/

Neurodiversity and Higher Education Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MercyhurstNeurodiversity

About Mercyhurst University’s Brad McGarry Center for Neurodiversity:

Mercyhurst University’s Brad McGarry Center for Neurodiversity:
https://www.mercyhurst.edu/neurodiversity

Brad McGarry Center for Neurodiversity LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/brad-mcgarry-center-for-neurodiversity-at-mercyhurst-university/

Autism Initiative at Mercyhurst website: https://www.mercyhurst.edu/aim