News | Transition to Postsecondary Education (TPE)

Mon, 11/03/2025

KU expanding program to bring students with disabilities to college, including to Wichita, Atchison

Researchers at KU have secured a grant to expand the Transition to Postsecondary Education program. The program helps bring students with disabilities to higher education, work toward career goals and meet in-demand jobs in their communities. The work will expand outreach to educators and families across Kansas and establish similar programs at WSU Tech and Benedictine College.

Fri, 10/27/2023

KU Transition to Postsecondary Education Awarded Grant from National Community Care Corps

The University of Kansas Transition to Postsecondary Education (KU TPE) announces that it was selected by the Community Care Corps to receive funds for volunteers assisting local family caregivers, older adults, and adults with disabilities in Lawrence, Kansas. The amount of the grant totals nearly $125,000 for the period of...

Mon, 10/31/2022

KU announces Transition to Postsecondary Education program meetings for students with intellectual disabilities

LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas Transition to Postsecondary Education program (KU TPE) is hosting “Jayhawk Night” informational meetings in several cities and via Zoom over the next several weeks. Students with intellectual or developmental disability (IDD) and their families are invited to attend to learn about the program and...