ADA Live! Episode 45: Think College: Inclusive Higher Education for People with Intellectual Disability

The goal of Think College at the Institute for Community Inclusion at the University of Massachusetts Boston is to support the creation of authentic, inclusive college experiences that lead not only to academic and social growth, but also integrated competitive employment outcomes for youth with intellectual disabilities. Students with intellectual disabilities who go to college are 26% more likely to leave vocational rehabilitation services with a paid job and earn a 73% higher weekly income. There are now over 260 colleges and universities that have opened their doors to students with intellectual disability.

As more students with intellectual disability express their desire to go continue their education, more colleges respond by creating opportunities for learning. Teachers need to learn about these opportunities so that they curb the low expectations that are too often placed upon children with intellectual disability. Families need to know about these options so that they can help prepare their children for a different and better future. And most of all, youth and young adults with intellectual disabilities need to know that college is a realistic option for their future.

To Listen to the Broadcast:

• BlogTalkRadio ADA Live! Episode 45: Think College: Inclusive Higher Education for People with Intellectual Disability
  Web: blogtalkradio.com/wada-se/2017/06/07/episode-45-think-college-inclusive-higher-education
• Real-time captioning on June 7 in Blackboard Collaborate for ADA Live! Episode 45
  Web: sas.elluminate.com/m.jnlp?sid=2009293&password=M.9ECFC897EA5C1FFEEEBC22EF317308

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