3 months, 200 resources, and 12 chocolate chip cookies
Submitted by Sheila Johnson on Tue, 2021-06-29 15:57Our newest Knowledge and Translation team member sums up what she's been up to during her first 12 weeks on the job. Hint: it's a lot!
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Time for some summer fun—and an opportunity for advocacy!
Submitted by Denise Rozell on Tue, 2021-06-15 10:48School is out, the weather is hot, vacation is calling. But did you know that there is still work you can be doing to help your inclusive college program? We share how to connect with your legislators while they are home for the summer.
Looking Back and Looking Forward: A Personal Perspective on How Accreditation Standards will Improve Inclusive Higher Education
Submitted by Stephanie Smith Lee on Tue, 2021-06-01 09:58Twenty years ago there were only a few college options for students with intellectual disability. There are now over 300 postsecondary programs nationally serving over 6,500 students. While this is impressive, we still have a long way to go. Stephanie Smith Lee shares how accreditation can help along the way.
“My disability doesn’t define me.”
Submitted by Liz Weintraub on Thu, 2021-05-13 16:33As a person with a disability, I was never taught how to speak up for myself. One of the things that gets me excited is seeing young kids and young adults learning how to speak up for themselves. That's what we're doing with Think College Policy Advocates.
What’s Data Got to Do with It?
Submitted by Cate Weir on Tue, 2021-05-04 17:02Data allow us to see where we have been, an important role for these facts and figures. But perhaps more critically, data should help us to know where we are going. Cate Weir reflects on the first year with a new cohort of TPSIDs.
How do States Support Inclusive Higher Education?
Submitted by Siddarth Nagaraj on Tue, 2021-04-20 18:42There are many things that state government can do to promote inclusive college programs and help existing programs grow and mature. But what about state governments? Where do they come into the picture? How can we influence them? Are there things that my state government can do? The answer is Yes!
The Power of Storytelling
Submitted by Ty Hanson on Tue, 2021-04-06 12:27By harnessing the power of storytelling and emotion to captivate audiences, student stories can educate about inclusion in a meaningful way. Ty Hanson shares two of her favorite student stories from over the years.
What does “celebrity” mean to you?
Submitted by Rebecca Lazo on Mon, 2021-03-22 16:09Think College's Knowledge Translation Manager worked in publishing for almost 15 years, working with authors who had all different levels of celebrity. Read her thoughts on what celebrity looks like within inclusive higher education.
Reflecting on Normalcy and Belonging
Submitted by Kathy Becht on Fri, 2021-03-05 09:24Kathy Becht is Think College's new Technical Assistance Coordinator at the National Coordinating Center. Get to know Kathy in this blog post on her journey to Think College.
Reflections on My Journey: When Work Becomes Passion
Submitted by Matthew McClellan on Tue, 2021-02-23 12:52Meet Think College's graduate assistant, Matt McClellan! In this post, he examines the intersectionality between the disability and LGBTQ+ communities.