ECLIPSE (Employment Capacity Leveraged through Inclusive Post-Secondary Education) is a statewide project based at the University of Idaho, funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Rehabilitation Services Administration (DIF 84.421F). The goal of ECLIPSE is to support students with intellectual and developmental disabilities in finding competitive integrated employment through postsecondary transition programs.
ECLIPSE currently works with three programs across Idaho including Vandal QUEST at the University of Idaho, PEERS at Boise State University, and SPARC at Lewis-Clark State College. Students in these programs receive support from competitive integrated employment specialists, trained peer job coaches, targeted instruction, and opportunities to grow as youth leaders.
We’re also growing Idaho’s network of post-secondary transition programs for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, advocating for policy changes, and hosting innovative events like reverse career fairs and student leadership conferences.