The Path that Led Me to Think College
Submitted by Belkis.CP on Mon, 2022-01-24 21:00Belkis joined the research and evaluation team at Think College a few short months ago and is already leaving her mark. Find out what drew Belkis to our team!
Inside Think College Blog
How to Advocate Using Twitter: Make Your Words Count
Submitted by Rebecca Lazo on Tue, 2022-01-11 17:17Make your social media stand above the rest with these tips and tricks from Aryana Jones, former Communications Assistant at AUCD.
Think College: The Year in Review
Submitted by Rebecca Lazo on Tue, 2021-12-21 16:44Phew! 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!
Think College Policy Advocates: Helping Students Find Their Voice
Submitted by Siddarth Nagaraj on Mon, 2021-12-06 08:58What 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.
Everyone Belongs: How College Campus Communities Can and Should Support Students with ID
Submitted by Rebecca Lazo on Tue, 2021-11-09 11:34As 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?
What Does Accreditation Really Mean?
Submitted by Martha Mock on Wed, 2021-10-27 14:41A 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!
How Can Presumed Competence Change the Education Game?
Submitted by Rebecca Lazo on Tue, 2021-10-05 20:56In 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.
We’re Here for Your Back-to-School Needs
Submitted by Kathy Becht on Tue, 2021-09-21 16:19A 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 & Majolyn Talk About Advocacy
Submitted by Denise Rozell on Tue, 2021-09-07 12:40Liz 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.
Partying with TPSID Data
Submitted by Clare Papay on Tue, 2021-08-24 12:06At 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.