Use these tools when you visit with your state policymakers and legislators. Developed by Think College and AUCD, these handouts help people understand important terminology and processes, and how to talk to others about issues that are important to you.
Denise Rozell, Director of Policy Innovation at AUCD, walks us through the year to come regarding policy and advocacy related to higher education for students with intellectual disability.
On a hot summer day in August, a group of college students and staff, family members, Denise Rozell, and I went to the White House. We had a great day!
“Nothing about us without us” is important to us at Think College, and we want to highlight those individuals who are helping us demonstrate this by teaching college students with intellectual disability how to become advocates. Find out more about the specific work of Nichole Hastings and Liz Weintraub.
[Project: National Coordinating Center] Read on to learn more about the 2025 cohort of Think College Policy Advocates! It's a great group!
Teams from college programs for students with intellectual disability are now invited to apply for Think College Policy Advocates! Read on for more information.
Debra Hart demanded inclusion for people with intellectual disability: inclusion in the community, at work, and of course, in college. Here, Denise Rozell and Liz Weintraub share memories of working with Debra to improve the lives of people with disabilities.
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.
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.
[Project: Think College National Coordinating Center] Think College and AUCD are continuing their commitment to developing informed, effective disability advocates.
