There's a lot that goes on to move policy and regulations forward: people meet, recommendations are designed and submitted to the appropriate agencies, Federal guidance is passed, and legislation may be passed. In this brief post, Stephanie Smith Lee provides additional explanation.
Ten teams of policy advocates are preparing to visit Washington, DC in June to learn more about advocacy and disability policy, and then visit their Members of Congress. They are ready to take what they've learned to effect change in the disability community.
In order to really affect change in inclusive postsecondary education, it's important to understand what's going on at the local, state, and national levels. Fortunately, we've got that information for you right here.
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.
