IPSE Gets Its Day!
It's not quite a national holiday (yet!) but Inclusive Postsecondary Education Day is a pretty big day! Find out how you can participate.
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An Interview with Disability Advocate Liz Weintraub
This guest blog post is written by Think College intern, Rachel Adams-Duffy.
Legislative Action at the State Level
In order to really affect change in inclusive postsecondary education, it's important to understand what's going on at the local, state, and national levels. Fortunately, we've got that information for you right here.
Think College has a new student intern!
It's going to be so much fun to teach our new intern about the ins-and-outs of writing and product development, and to learn from her about attending an inclusive college program!
Think College Policy Advocates: Helping Students Find Their Voice
What are Think College Policy Advocates? College students with intellectual disability have an opportunity each year to attend a disability policy conference and learn how to advocate for themselves and others with disabilities. Hear from some of the 2021 participants about their experiences.
Liz & Majolyn Talk About Advocacy
Liz Weintraub, host of Tuesdays with Liz, and Majolyn Munoz, a junior at Hostos Community College, share their thoughts on advocacy and the film Crip Camp.
Save the Date! Special Guest Judy Heumann will be joining the next Emerging Advocates Meeting
Don't miss this very special meeting on Thursday, September 23, featuring special guest, Judy Heumann. Judy is an internationally recognized leader in the disability community and a lifelong civil rights advocate for people with disabilities. Majolyn, a student from Hostos Community College, suggested that we invite Judy to a meeting and she accepted!
Time for some summer fun—and an opportunity for advocacy!
School is out, the weather is hot, vacation is calling. But did you know that there is still work you can be doing to help your inclusive college program? We share how to connect with your legislators while they are home for the summer.
“My disability doesn’t define me.”
As a person with a disability, I was never taught how to speak up for myself. One of the things that gets me excited is seeing young kids and young adults learning how to speak up for themselves. That's what we're doing with Think College Policy Advocates.
Eight Things to Do Right Now with New (and Returning) Legislators
The elections have wrapped up and new legislators are about to start their terms. Here are some things you can do now to engage with your federal, state, and local leaders.