Hayes, Mickie

College, Disabilities, and Success podcast helps parents of teens with all kinds of disabilities prepare for into what lies ahead as they consider and prepare for college. Mickie Hayes thoughtfully produces each episode to share insights and expectations for new college students with disabilities. Young listeners will learn what to expect as they head to college, and they will gain greater understanding about the changes and challenges college presents.

Cate Weir, Project Coordinator for the Think College National Coordinating Center, was interviewed by Mickie Hayes, Director (Retired) of the Florida Consortium on Postsecondary Education and Intellectual Disabilities. Mickie is host of a podcast called College, Disabilities, and Success. In this episode (#40), Cate shares how college can be a meaningful, productive, effective opportunity for your child with an intellectual disability to gain skills that can lead to effective competitive employment.