Think College Collaborators
Think College is a national initiative that reflects collaboration of key organizations, individuals and families working together to improve opportunities for postsecondary education for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
Collaborators include:
Association of University Centers of Excellence (AUCD), coordinates a network of interdisciplinary University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) designed to advance policy and practice for and with individuals with developmental and other disabilities, their families, and communities. AUCD maintains a special interest group and conducts significant policy and advocacy work in the area of postsecondary education for individuals with developmental disabilities. To find out more, visit the Postsecondary Education section of their website.
George Jesien, Ph.D.
Executive Director
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Joe Caldwell,Ph.D.
Policy Analyst
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Center on Disability Studies at the University of Hawaii: A University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, supporting the quality of life, community inclusion, and self-determination of all persons with disabilities and their families. The Center for Disability Studies is the coordinator of the Rehabilitation Research Center on PSE for Students with Disabilities and provided support for the research of ICI and Debra Hart to look at the impact that postsecondary education has on students with intellectual disabilities and post school outcomes.
Robert Stodden, Ph.D.
Director
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Kathryn Kinuyo Yamamoto
Junior Specialist
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Institute for Community Integration at the University of Minnesota: A University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, whose mission is to improve the community services and social supports available to individuals with developmental and other disabilities and their families. ICI at the University of Minnesota brings significant expertise in the area of transition for students with developmental disabilities, as the coordinator of the National Center for Secondary Education Transition.
David R. Johnson, Ph.D.
Director
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Joe Timmons
Senior Research Fellow
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The National Leadership Consortium on Developmental Disabilities has been established at the University of Delaware to support the next generation of leaders. NLCDD works in partnership with the major national developmental disability organizations to offer a variety of short-term, intensive leadership development experiences, an on-line certificate program, undergraduate- and graduate-level campus based programs, distance learning opportunities, mentoring opportunities, a resource-rich website as well as research and technical assistance.
Stephen Eidelman, Ph.D.
Robert Edelsohn Professor and Senior Fellow
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Nancy Weiss
Co-Director
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The Nisonger Center is a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities. (UCEDD). The mission of the Nisonger Center is to work with communities to value and support the meaningful participation of people with disabilities of all ages through education, service, and research. The Center provides assistance to organizations, families, and service providers to promote inclusion of people with disabilities in education, health, employment, and community settings. Currently, they are in the planning stages for developing a postsecondary education program for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Margo Izzo, Ph.D.
Associate Director of Community Outreach
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The mission of the Tarjan Center is to provide leadership in education, research and innovative practices that supports the quality of life and community inclusion of all people with disabilities. The Tarjan Center serves as a bridge between the university and persons with disabilities from state, regional and local communities, state and local government agencies and community providers. The Tarjan Center has recently established a new initiative known as Open the Doors to College. This initiative will create opportunities for students with developmental disabilities in California to transition into post secondary education.
Olivia Raynor, Ph.D.
Co-Director
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TransCen, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving educational and employment outcomes for people with disabilities. The associates at TransCen, Inc. develop, implement, and research innovations throughout the country regarding school-to-adult life transition and career development for people with disabilities. TransCen, Inc. has conducted research and training on postsecondary education for students with ID via their Postsecondary Education Research Center (PERC) Project (www.transitiontocollege.net).
Meg Grigal, Ph.D.
Senior Research Associate
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The Center for Disability Resources (CDR) is a University Centers for Excellence in developmental disabilities education, research and service, located at the University of South Carolina. Their mission is to enhance the well-being and quality of life of persons with disabilities and their families. CDR collaborates with persons with disabilities and their families to develop new knowledge and best practices, train leaders, and effect systems change. Currently, CDS is working at USC and with several other colleges in South Carolina to establish postsecondary options for students with developmental disabilities.
Richard Ferrante, Ph.D.
Director
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Meghan Trowbridge, LMSW
Director of Training & Community Development
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The Vanderbilt Kennedy Center (VKC) is a University Center of Excellence in DD. Their mission is to improve the quality of life of persons with disorders caused by the disruption of typical development. VKC supports and applies scientific research to bring better services and training to the community. They are currently operating a college program for students with developmental disabilities in collaboration with the DD Council of Tennessee.
Elise McMillan, J.D.
Co-Director
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