Webinar

In this webinar from March 2026, Danie Roberts-Dahm, Meg Grigal, and Clare Papay introduced the re-fu

Over the past decade, states made big strides toward inclusive college access through legislation, funding, and advocacy. But there was still more to do — and this session helped participants figure out what came next for their states.

In this interactive webinar, Caroline Jurisich shared what had been happening in states over the past ten years, what new trends were starting to appear, and what we learned from real experiences in the field.

Managing risk is a crucial aspect of creating and sustaining inclusive college programs for stude

In March 2025, Think College hosted a webinar about Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools (UCS), a program designed to promote social inclusion on college campuses by uniting students with and without intellectual disability. Through activities that fostered friendship, respect, and understanding, UCS aimed to create environments where all students felt welcome, valued, and empowered to succeed.

During this webinar, the executive director of the Inclusive Higher Education Accreditation Council and directors from the first three accredited programs shared valuable insights and proven strategies for accreditation success. These pioneering programs discussed how they prepared, organized, and staffed their teams for a smooth accreditation process, offering tips to help others prepare their own programs.

This webinar was held December 11, 2024, and discussed the dignity of risk and how this approach can empower college students with intellectual disability. The webinar focused on the importance of supporting students’ ability to make their own choices and encouraging independence. Participants learned how manageable risks help students grow and fully experience college life. The session also explored the community life engagement approach, which helps ensure students with disability are included in all aspects of campus life.

This webinar was held December 11, 2024, and discussed the dignity of risk and how this approach can empower college students with intellectual disability. The webinar focused on the importance of supporting students’ ability to make their own choices and encouraging independence. Participants learned how manageable risks help students grow and fully experience college life. The session also explored the community life engagement approach, which helps ensure students with disability are included in all aspects of campus life.

Originally aired on October 15, 2024, this webinar shares practical strategies for enhancing internship programs for students with intellectual disabilities. The session covered how to support internship sites in creating a positive and inclusive environment, the importance of continuous feedback, and ways to foster student self-advocacy. The event began with a presentation by former Think College intern Rachel Adams-Duffy, who shared her personal journey from college student to professional advocate.

On September 11, 2024, Think College hosted a webinar with the Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE) titled How Educators and Leaders Can Help Students with Intellectual Disability to Think College. Moderated by Think College partner and Director of Community Projects at the Westchester Center for Human Development, Dan Habib, a panel of educators, administrators, and a student spoke about access to higher education for students with intellectual disability. The panel included Dr.