Phew! Another year in the books. It wasn't easy, but it was super productive-- and we had fun, too! It was nice to look back on 2021 to review what we accomplished. There were publications, trainings, new team members, and much, much more!
What are Think College Policy Advocates? College students with intellectual disability have an opportunity each year to attend a disability policy conference and learn how to advocate for themselves and others with disabilities. Hear from some of the 2021 participants about their experiences.
As important aspects of inclusion and diversity have been thrust to the forefront of everyone’s talking points, we must consider how colleges and universities support all individuals with disabilities on their campuses. For most students with disabilities, this is accomplished through disability support service offices. But what about students with intellectual disabilitiy?
A new work group has formed to draft an accreditation process for college programs for students with ID. Learn how you can get involved. Whether you are a student, family member, program staff or faculty member, your input is invaluable!
In our first ever guest blog post, a mother shares the transformation her daughter made when educators presumed competence, treated her with respect, and truly included her.
A new school year is underway, and students are excited to begin classes and get back into their social circles and campus activities. College staff and parents often have questions on how to ensure the best outcomes for students, and we've got answers!
Liz Weintraub, host of Tuesdays with Liz, and Majolyn Munoz, a junior at Hostos Community College, share their thoughts on advocacy and the film Crip Camp.
At the National Coordinating Center, we collect lots of data from TPSID projects. In this blog post, Clare Papay, Evaluation Coordinator for the National Coordinating Center, shares and reflects on ways that data collectors can communicate data-related findings back to those who report the data.
Liz Weintraub and Denise Rozell from AUCD reflect on a conversation with students about the anniversary of the ADA. Read on for the answer to their main question, "Why is it important to know about the Americans with Disabilities Act?"
Every year since 2011, the National Coordinating Center has held a meeting for project directors and staff of the TPSID. While this year was virtual, it was still packed with fun and learning.