To increase opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities to attend inclusive college programs, it is critical to understand current federal and state legislation and to develop relationships with policymakers. This is not a partisan issue. This is about sharing information, educating legislators and understanding how students, advocates, families, professionals and your neighbors can influence the process.
This brief explores the state-level policy actions and trends that have occurred that are designed to strengthen inclusive PSE practices in several states.
This report examines issues regarding needed alignment of services and collaboration among agencies and institutions of higher education (IHEs) to achieve the goal of supporting youth with intellectual disability (ID) to obtain increased academic learning, independent living, and competitive integrated employment through participation in postsecondary education.
This webinar from July 2017 looks at what you can and cannot do when educating state legislators, how to do it, who to approach and how to say it. Templates and tools are shared. Whether you are an experienced advocate or a beginner, there is something here for you.
