Opportunity! Public Speaking for Students
March 5, 2024
Recommend this free 9-week Presentation Skills Coaching Model to college students with intellectual disability. Begins May 15. Apply now!
advocacy
Your State Representatives are at Work—Now's the Time to Reach Out
At the start of each year, state legislators are hard at work in their home states. It's a great time for you to make appointments to see them, get to know them, and tell them about the issues that are important to you.
Students: Building Skills to Become Disability Advocacy Speakers
December 4, 2023
Think College Network partnered with the Westchester Institute for Human Development to pilot a virtual coaching model for aspiring young professional speakers.
Being a Think College Policy Advocate is Outstanding!
November 21, 2023
Last year, Arthur Moreira, a student at College of Alameda College 2 Career Program learned about disability policy, some basics of how the US government works, advocacy, and more.
Think College Policy Advocates 2023: Emerging Leadership in Action
Tons of incredible things happened during Think College Policy Advocates 2023-- read this blog and hear from several Think College staff what made it so special.
What Happened During the States’ Legislative Sessions?
It was a busy year for state legislative sessions, and for some states it’s not over! Each year, the different states’ legislators meet to vote on bills that can become laws.
Liz & Denise Share About the Importance of Olmstead
Pictured above: Liz Weintraub standing in the doorway to her apartment, where she lives with her husband, holding her keys.
Announcing the 2023 Think College Policy Advocates
[Project: Think College National Coordinating Center] Think College and AUCD are continuing their commitment to developing informed, effective disability advocates.
Liz Talks about Advocacy Then and Now
When my coworker, Denise Rozell, asked me to help her on the AUCD Think College team, I was thrilled. Because it was personal to me.
It's That Time Again... Time for Think College Policy Advocates!
What is Think College Policy Advocates, or TCPA, and why should I apply? Read this guest blog post by Caroline Jurisich and find out!