ThinkUDL is a podcast about Universal Design for Learning where they converse with the people who are designing and implementing strategies in post-secondary settings with learner variability in mind. Host Lillian Nave, discovers not just WHAT her guests are teaching, learning, guiding and facilitating, but HOW they design and implement it, and WHY it even matters.
ThinkUDL is a podcast about Universal Design for Learning where they converse with the people who are designing and implementing strategies in post-secondary settings with learner variability in mind. Host Lillian Nave, discovers not just WHAT her guests are teaching, learning, guiding and facilitating, but HOW they design and implement it, and WHY it even matters.
This slide deck explains the basics of college programs, shares the national landscape of programs, and includes multiple graphics sharing data about current college programs and student outcomes. Also included are slides that share tips for a successful meeting with administrators, and a listing of additional program development resources. This can be used in whole or in part to frame an introductory presentation to college administrators or others who need to be introduced to college programs and why they are a good idea.
The value of a credential awarded by a college program for students with intellectual disability on a resume may not be clear to a potential employer—yet. But the value is there, even if it is not currently common knowledge. This brief was written to support program staff and others to clearly articulate the value of a program's credential to potential and current employers, students, family and other community members .
This article from the Chronicle of Higher Education, written by Think College's Cate Weir, shares advice with institutions of higher education on how and why to establish programs for students with intellectual disability.
La búsqueda de universidad o college es abrumadora para todas las familias y los estudiantes universitarios potenciales. Los estudiantes tienen que pensar en factores como el tamaño de la universidad, donde está ubicada y decidir si vivir en el campus o en su casa. Los que tienen discapacidades intelectuales (DI) tienen otros aspectos adicionales a considerar. Este recurso es una guía para los estudiantes con DI y sus familias sobre el tipo de preguntas que deben hacer cuando están buscando información sobre diferentes programas.
The poster is about Think College Search, a directory of college programs for students with intellectual disability in the US. It includes information about the number of programs across the country, financial aid, housing options, and certificates students earn. It also shares how Think College collects information from programs for the College Search tool.
The Think College team presented this poster at the AUCD Annual Conference in Washington DC in 2023. This resource listing includes a downloadable copy of the poster and text only version of the poster.
Did you know students with intellectual disability can go to college? This plain language resource shows what students can do in college, like join clubs and organizations, live on campus, and take classes. There is also information on how students can learn more about going to college.
Families play an important role in making college possible for students with intellectual disability (ID)! This resource provides information on college options for students with ID and steps families can take to learn more and support students in exploring the option of college.
Administrators in higher education play an important role in making college possible for students with intellectual disability (ID). This resource is designed for higher education professionals and contains the perspectives of experienced leaders in higher education who have developed college programs for students with ID. There are also resources for professionals to explore developing an inclusive postsecondary education (IPSE) program and welcoming students with ID on college campuses.
