New Guidance on Coordinating Transition Services and Postsecondary Access
New guidance from the US Department of Education provides clarification about use of funds for transition and postsecondary access.
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It is a New Year, A New Congress, and a New Administration!
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.
Policy Issues to Watch
A new Congress is getting to work on many issues, including many important to people with disabilities. Read this new blog post by Denise Rozell, from AUCD, to find out what to watch and how you can help keep important issues on the agenda for your representatives.
What’s Going on in Congress Related to Inclusive Higher Education?
The Higher Education Act, the main piece of federal legislation that affects inclusive college programs, is not being reviewed by Congress right now. So, why should you still pay attention to what Congress is up to?
Colorado's Path to College Options for Students with Intellectual Disability
Hi, I’m Shelby. I started working for Think College in February of this year. I grew up and live in Colorado. Today I am sharing how my state made college possible for students with intellectual disability. In Colorado, the key was to pass state legislation.
The Advocates are Returning to Washington!
Ten teams of policy advocates are preparing to visit Washington, DC in June to learn more about advocacy and disability policy, and then visit their Members of Congress. They are ready to take what they've learned to effect change in the disability community.
How do States Support Inclusive Higher Education?
There are many things that state government can do to promote inclusive college programs and help existing programs grow and mature. But what about state governments? Where do they come into the picture? How can we influence them? Are there things that my state government can do? The answer is Yes!
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.
Critical Topics Covered in New Think College Plain Language Series
We are happy to announce a new type of publication, created with our partners at AUCD, or Association of University Centers on Disability. The Plain Language Series will feature new publications based on existing Think College documents. Each one will be written in plain language...