Our Mission

We are dedicated to ensuring that Oklahoma students with intellectual and developmental disabilities have the opportunity to achieve higher education and participate fully in campus life.

We asked students from all four IPSE programs their thoughts about attending college…


The 2024 Oklahoma-Texas Summit will be hosted by the Red River Higher Education Alliance and is in the planning phase. Stay tuned for more information SOON!

OK TX Summit!

April 14th, 2023

Metrotech Springlake Conference Center

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

The First of its Kind in Oklahoma

Focusing Solely on College Programs for Students with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities.

7 Programs 2 States

National Experts Student Panel

Vendors Full Info Day!

Breakfast and Lunch Included! (Hey, you gotta eat!)

What does IPSE mean?

Two male and one female college students with balloon hats holding shaved ice cups having fun

Inclusive:

This means that programs are fully included in the Institutions of Higher Education where they reside.  Students in these programs have the same access to all the opportunities any student has on campus, because they are students.


Post-Secondary:

This means after High School, as an adult learner. This is a subtle but profound difference.


Education:

We all know that education means learning.  Inclusive Post-Secondary is a much different phase of life than K-12.  There are high expectations, there is homework, and there are tests to demonstrate knowledge!  There is also a meaningful credential that students achieve when completing the programs. 

Our Partners

The OK IPSE Alliance is a partnership between:

  • Department of Rehabilitation Services

    The Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services expands opportunities for employment, independent life and economic self-sufficiency for people with disabilities. They are a great partner with the universities to help offset costs for both students and the programs.

  • Sooner SUCCESS

    Sooner SUCCESS promotes a comprehensive, coordinated system of health, social and educational services for Oklahoma children and youth with special needs in their community.  Sooner SUCCESS addresses barriers by promoting community capacity and infrastructure spread in communities and at regional and state levels.

  • OSDE-SES

    The Oklahoma State Department of Education, Special Education Services (OSDE-SES) is committed to providing guidance and support in order to promote excellence in education from infancy to adulthood for children with disabilities as outlined in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA).