¿Sabías que los estudiantes con discapacidad intelectual pueden asistir a la universidad? Este recurso de lenguaje sencillo muestra lo que los estudiantes pueden hacer en la universidad, como unirse a clubes y organizaciones, vivir en el campus y tomar clases. También hay información respecto a cómo pueden obtener más detalles los estudiantes sobre la asistencia a la universidad.
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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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¡Las familias desempeñan un papel importante en posibilitar el acceso de los estudiantes con discapacidad intelectual (intellectual disability, ID) a la universidad! Este recurso proporciona información sobre las opciones universitarias para estudiantes con ID y los pasos que las familias pueden tomar para obtener más información y apoyar a los estudiantes a explorar la opción de la universidad.
The value of a credential awarded by a college program for students with intellectual disability on a resume may not be clear to a potential employer—yet. But the value is there, even if it is not currently common knowledge. This brief was written to support program staff and others to clearly articulate the value of a program's credential to potential and current employers, students, family and other community members .
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National Coordinating Center
In order to improve employment outcomes for individuals with intellectual disability, it is important for VR personnel and higher education program staff to establish partnerships. The Employment Partnerships Collaborative Workgroup, a project of the Think College Inclusive Higher Education Network, identified states with exemplary partnerships and asked them to write up a description of what makes things work in their state.
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Inclusive Higher Education Network
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
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.
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National Coordinating Center
ThinkUDL is a podcast about Universal Design for Learning where they converse with the people who are designing and implementing strategies in post-secondary settings with learner variability in mind. Host Lillian Nave, discovers not just WHAT her guests are teaching, learning, guiding and facilitating, but HOW they design and implement it, and WHY it even matters.
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National Coordinating Center
This slide deck explains the basics of college programs, shares the national landscape of programs, and includes multiple graphics sharing data about current college programs and student outcomes. Also included are slides that share tips for a successful meeting with administrators, and a listing of additional program development resources. This can be used in whole or in part to frame an introductory presentation to college administrators or others who need to be introduced to college programs and why they are a good idea.
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National Coordinating Center
The University of Massachusetts Boston Transition Leadership program is a six-course, 18-month fully online graduate certificate program that prepares candidates for the role of secondary transition specialist. This program factsheet describes the program, candidate eligibility, the course of study, and required documentation to apply to the program. Contact information for the program staff is also available.
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Transition Leadership
La búsqueda de universidad o college es abrumadora para todas las familias y los estudiantes universitarios potenciales. Los estudiantes tienen que pensar en factores como el tamaño de la universidad, donde está ubicada y decidir si vivir en el campus o en su casa. Los que tienen discapacidades intelectuales (DI) tienen otros aspectos adicionales a considerar. Este recurso es una guía para los estudiantes con DI y sus familias sobre el tipo de preguntas que deben hacer cuando están buscando información sobre diferentes programas.
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National Coordinating Center