Inclusive Higher Education Network

This resource provides guidance on naming postsecondary education programs for students with intellectual disability. It explains how a program's name can shape perceptions and integration within the academic community. The authors share common mistakes to avoid, like using confusing acronyms or disability-focused terms. They suggest using names that focus on academics, like College & Community Studies, to make programs feel more inclusive. This guide is useful for educators and school administrators who want to create inclusive and empowering program names.

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Inclusive Higher Education Network

Vocational rehabilitation (VR) professionals are critical members of the team necessary to support the successful transition from college to employment for students with intellectual disability. This publication highlights numerous ways that VR can work with colleges to help students with intellectual disability find and keep jobs they want. 

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Inclusive Higher Education Network

This handy "hyperdoc" lists the most up-to-date and critical resources from Think College for vocational rehabilitation professionals working with students with intellectual disability who are attending college. It includes the title, a brief description, and a link to numerous resources in three different topic areas: enhancing partnerships, policy & guidance, data & research

A flyer with a QR code to the resource online is also included, and can be downloaded and printed to share with others.

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Inclusive Higher Education Network

VR state agency leaders explored successes and challenges in partnering with higher education programs for students with intellectual disability at a listening session held by the Employment Partnerships Workgroup, supported by the Think College Inclusive Higher Education Network. This concise brief summarizes the key issues discussed and offers VR state leaders' recommendations for enhancing partnerships between state VR agencies and higher education programs to improve access and opportunities for paid employment for students with intellectual disability.

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Inclusive Higher Education Network

At a listening session held by the Employment Partnerships Workgroup, supported by the Think College Inclusive Higher Education Network, five state VR agency leaders explored successes and challenges in partnering with higher education programs for students with intellectual disability. This Insight Brief provides an overview of the listening session and discussion of the key issues identified: language barriers, need for better communication, lack of awareness of systems and guidance, funding challenges, and the need for goal alignment and employment-focused programming.

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Inclusive Higher Education Network

Think It, Dream It, Do It! Post-high School Options for Students with IDD: Continuing Educational Opportunities

In session two of this workshop series hosted by The PACER Center, learn about national higher education resources and opportunities that are continuing to expand in Minnesota. Presented with Dan Habib from Think College, Mary Hauff with the Minnesota Inclusive Higher Education Consortium (MIHEC), Dawn Allen, Director of Bethel Build, and a panel of young adults and their families.

NOTE: This webinar is scheduled for 6:30pm- 8:00pm Central Time, 7:30pm- 9:00pm Eastern Time.

 

This webinar, hosted by NTACT:C, highlights effective strategies and skills to help your students Think College. A panel moderated by Dan Habib and composed of K-12 transition specialists, a program director from an inclusive postsecondary education program, and a vocational rehabilitation (VR) administrator shares effective strategies and skills to help your students on a variety of relevant topics: 

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Inclusive Higher Education Network