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College & Career Learning: Inside and Outside the Classroom: Promoting Growth for Students with Intellectual Disability
More students with intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) are attending post-secondary education than ever before. As more students with IDD enter college, inclusive post-secondary education programs (IPSE) will be required to make important decisions about the types of services and supports they provide. IPSE program staff should aim to provide supports and services that honor students’ dignity of risk and facilitate opportunities for students to take risks.
Think College interviewed Nykenge (Nikki) Blue for our April 2022 newsletter. Nikki is a student at the University of Massachusetts Boston.
Think College interviewed Wright Villani for the March 2022 newsletter. Wright lives in Richmond, Virginia and goes to Virginia Commonwealth University ACE-IT in college.
Sorretie Jaro is a self-advocate from Washington and is a 2018-2019 SARTAC Fellow. Sorretie created resources for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities on how to educate legislators. Sorretie worked in partnership with the Washington Office of Developmental Disabilities Ombuds and the Self-Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center to develop these Self-Advocacy Leadership and Policy resources.
Think College interviewed Rachel for the February NCC newsletter. Rachel is located in Saddle Brook, New Jersey attends Bergen Community College in Paramus New Jersey. At the time of the interview, she was in her second year of the Turning Point Program.
Think College interviewed David Canipe for our January 2022 newsletter. David is a student at the University of South Carolina.
Think College interviewed Tuba Kausar for our December 2021 newsletter. Tuba is is a student at Bridgewater State University.
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What does it mean to be independent? Just ask Colby! This video is about a college student named Colby. Colby, his mother, and others involved in his life talk about the importance of self-determination, supported decision making, and guardianship.
This manual is intended for family members of older children — those of transition age in the last few years of school or those of adult age who live at home. It is also for family members who have an adult child living in a group home or on their own. Families of younger school-age children will also find many useful ideas here that can be applied in school or other situations for younger children. There are tips and activities. Worksheets are used.
