Life After High School

College Programs for Individuals with Mild to Moderate Intellectual Disabilities.

Alvin Community College: STRIVE 

Houston Community College: VAST

Center on Disability and Development at Texas A&M University

PATHS

The PATHS Certificate Program is a program that will prepare graduates to be Direct Support Professionals. This two semester certificate program prepares graduates for employment in a career serving people with disabilities

​Bridge to Career in Human Services

Bridge to Career in Human Services is a two-semester program, this program provides qualifying students with developmental disabilities access to a post-secondary education program along with special educational supports, which will prepare them for employment in the field of health and human services, specifically to become Direct Support Professionals.

Aggie ACHIEVE Program

Aggie ACHIEVE (Academic Courses in Higher Inclusive Education and Vocational Experiences) is a four-year inclusive post-secondary opportunity for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who have exited high school. Aggie ACHIEVE provides an inclusive and immersive college education and equips students for employment in the community. Aggie ACHIEVE aligns coursework, internship opportunities, and extracurricular activities with each student’s academic interests and employment goals. Students reside in Texas A&M residence halls and have access to all campus-related activities.