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.
Students with intellectual disability are increasingly identifying college as a goal, but far too few have actually had the option. It’s been nearly 20 years since the first inclusive college programs began and still, just 2% of school-age students with intellectual disability are attending college. It’s time to change that! The “Think Higher.
The Minnesota P-20 Education Partnership Credentials of Value (CoV) work group has "sought to develop consensus for a quality criteria framework to identify credentials of value across both degree and non-degree credentials, discuss the policy and program areas where the framework could be applied, and understand the data needs to operationalize the criteria." The work of Minnesota Inclusive Higher Education Consortium (MIHEC) strives to incorporate the quality criteria framework for the inclusive higher education certificates offered and earned across Minnesota.
The RISE To The Top! Inclusive Postsecondary Education Pilot Program located at The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) worked with the Mayor of the City of Hattiesburg (where USM is located) to have May 1, 2023 designated as Inclusive Postsecondary Education Day. This is part of a national movement around IPSE day. Text of the proclamation is provided here as an example for other programs who wish to work with local government to have a proclamation for IPSE day in their area.
The North Carolina Postsecondary Education Alliance joined Think College in efforts to designate May 1, 2023, as Inclusive Postsecondary Education Day. With this proclamation, May 1, 2023 was designated as Inclusive Postsecondary Education Day in the state of North Carolina.
Dr. Brigid Bright, Director of Communication and Membership for Council for Administrators of Special Education, CASE, is joined by Dan Habib, Inclusive Communities Project Director, Westchester Institute for Human Development and the founder of LikeRightNow Films to discuss the "Think Higher. Think College." public awareness campaign.
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. Learn more on the group's webpage.
Registration is required.
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. Learn more on the group's webpage.
Registration is required.
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. Learn more on the group's webpage.
Registration is required.
