Students enrolled in inclusive postsecondary college programs develop mastery and gain knowledge on a range of topics. They learn how to problem solve, collaborate, and take initiative. They develop leadership and communication skills. Yet, how do you demonstrate such competencies in the absence of formal certification or degree?
The purpose of this affinity group is to support members whose work involves supporting transition-aged students with intellectual or developmental disabilities who are or who would like to include college in their transition services. The group will be guided by members’ priority topics which will be determined through a survey and group check-ins at the online meetings.
Visit the affinity group page for details of the group and topic.
The purpose of this affinity group is to support members whose work involves supporting transition-aged students with intellectual or developmental disabilities who are or who would like to include college in their transition services. The group will be guided by members’ priority topics which will be determined through a survey and group check-ins at the online meetings.
Visit the affinity group page for details of the group and topic.
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.
Due to changes in legislation and policy in the United States, higher education has become more available to people with intellectual disability (ID). Currently, over 6000 students with ID are enrolled in 310 colleges and universities. In the past decade, the federal government has invested over 100 million dollars in a model demonstration program aimed at institutions of higher education to create, expand, or enhance high-quality, inclusive higher education experiences to support positive outcomes for individuals with ID.
This Emerging Advocates group was created for students with disabilities to talk with others so they could share ideas and learn tips together about advocacy. This group has grown to include dozens of emerging leaders who get together on quarterly calls, and we welcome new members. This group is led by and for people with disabilities. Of course, supporters are welcome.
This Emerging Advocates group was created for students with disabilities to talk with others so they could share ideas and learn tips together about advocacy. This group has grown to include dozens of emerging leaders who get together on quarterly calls, and we welcome new members. This group is led by and for people with disabilities. Of course, supporters are welcome.
This Emerging Advocates group was created for students with disabilities to talk with others so they could share ideas and learn tips together about advocacy. This group has grown to include dozens of emerging leaders who get together on quarterly calls, and we welcome new members. This group is led by and for people with disabilities. Of course, supporters are welcome.
Completion of career and technical education (CTE) courses and work-based learning (WBL) programs have been shown to close the career readiness gap. In this resource, the authors provide information from seven years of operating SOS, a high-quality WBL program. SOS is built on the collaboration of special education, CTE, vocational rehabilitation (VR) and the business community.
