The library includes carefully selected resources on a wide range of topics related to postsecondary education for people with intellectual disability.
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These applications are from two programs that have been approved as comprehensive transition and postsecondary program. They can be used as a model or example for other colleges when completing a CTP application.
Some colleges and universities across the United States have received money to create and run Transition and Postsecondary Education Programs for Students with Intellectual Disability, or TPSID model demonstration programs. These colleges and universities report data, or information, on their programs and students to the National Coordinating Center. In this session, presenters from the National Coordinating Center will share data on how TPSID programs work and the kinds of activities students participate in, such as taking college courses and working.
Date Introduced: 2/26/23
Status: Passed 10/10/23
This article from the Chronicle of Higher Education, written by Think College's Cate Weir, shares advice with institutions of higher education on how and why to establish programs for students with intellectual disability.
This resource will help you create an "elevator speech," or short and concise description that can be used to inform elected officials, business and community leaders and others who you want to educate on a particular topic of importance to you. This is a helpful strategy for all advocates to learn how to use effectively.
This collection of resources can assist individuals prepare for an effective meeting or other communication with local, state or federal legislators to help inform and educate about postsecondary education for students with intellectual disabilities.
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These plain language resources will assist with advocacy and education at the Federal level around key issues of importance to individuals with disabilities. There are three: Community Living, Employment and Education. Each provides an easy-to-understand statement of the problem, why it matters, and what Congress can do.
This resource helps those who are interested in informing state legislators about the importance of college opportunities for students with intellectual disability by providing 10 questions they may have so you can be prepared with the answers.
This resource shares plain language definitions for over 50 common policy terms, like caucus, constituents, debt ceiling, minimum wage and lots more.
This handout, created as part of the curriculum for Think College Policy Advocates, shares an overview of the differences between policymakers (legislators) at the federal (national) level and at the state level.
