National Coordinating Center
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.
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National Coordinating Center
College programs for students with intellectual disability are designed to provide the same opportunities that all other students have in college: social inclusion, learning, and participation in classes and campus activities.
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National Coordinating Center
Two More Programs Pursue Program Accreditation
[Project: National Coordinating Center] The NCC Accreditation Workgroup is excited to announce two new pilot sites for program accreditation. Congratulations to UMatter at USF and CrossingPoints at University of Alabama!
Upcoming Webinar on Internship Supports!
[Project: Think College National Coordinating Center] Join us October 15 for an informative webinar in honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, focusing on internship support and the transition from college to fulfilling careers.
Webinar: Empowering Students to Make Choices and Get Involved on Campus
This webinar has ended. Visit the webinar resource page for the recording and resources.
Webinar: Empowering Students to Make Choices and Get Involved on Campus
This webinar has ended. Visit the webinar resource page for the recording and resources.
College to Career: Inclusive Internship Support and Student Success
This webinar has concluded. The recording and resources are now available.
College to Career: Inclusive Internship Support and Student Success
This webinar has concluded. The recording and resources are now available.
This resource is intended to provide an initial list of areas to consider when developing an inclusive postsecondary education (IPSE) program with a robust course of study, a meaningful certificate, and improved employment and quality of life outcomes for non-degree seeking college students with intellectual disability (ID). There is a list of six program development areas with helpful tips, guiding questions, and many resources to support the process.
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National Coordinating Center