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Students on computers This directory includes information on 298 college programs for students with intellectual disability. You can search by program name, location, and other keywords. "Advanced Filters" offer more options to narrow your search.

Review these Frequently Asked Questions for answers to some general questions on college programs, how we gather the information in the directory, and how to use the features of College Search.

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The information included here was submitted to Think College by the college programs. Being listed here does not indicate or imply a Think College endorsement. There also may be programs available that have not reported to us. All programs listed here must be affiliated with an accredited college or university and serve students with intellectual disabilities. To let us know about a new program, or to make changes to a current program listing, please email thinkcollege@umb.edu.

Find the College that is right for you!

This directory includes information on 298 college programs for students with intellectual disability. You can search by program name, location, and other keywords. "Advanced Filters" offer more options to narrow your search.

Review these Frequently Asked Questions for answers to some general questions on college programs, how we gather the information in the directory, and how to use the features of College Search.

Once you have located colleges you are interested in, download the How To Think College Guide to Conducting a College Search [PDF]. It provides you with the right questions to ask in order to get the answers you need about each program on your list. The How To guide is also available in Spanish.

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The information included here was submitted to Think College by the college programs. Being listed here does not indicate or imply a Think College endorsement. There also may be programs available that have not reported to us. All programs listed here must be affiliated with an accredited college or university and serve students with intellectual disabilities. To let us know about a new program, or to make changes to a current program listing, please email thinkcollege@umb.edu.

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Titans-UP
St. Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, FL
Our goal is to provide Titans UP students with a well-rounded, fully inclusive, modified college experience while they gain the skills needed to transition to independent adult roles and into the workplace. Read more
Address
Titans-UP

St. Petersburg, FL 33733
Phone
727-614-7056
Web
https://www.spcollege.edu/current-students/student-affairs/student-support-resou...
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Misty D. Kemp
Email
Kemp.misty@spcollege.edu
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Elmhurst Learning and Success Academy (ELSA)
Elmhurst University
Elmhurst, IL
A four-year program, ELSA provides a full-time, post-secondary educational experience to young adults with differing abilities. The program emphasizes three key areas: academics, work experience and social and recreational experience. Students have an inclusive college experience at Elmhurst College that includes joining clubs and organizatons, living on campus, and opportunities to explore some college level course work. Read more
Address
Elmhurst Learning and Success Academy (ELSA)
190 Prospect Avenue
Elmhurst, IL 60126
Phone
630.617.3752
Web
https://www.elmhurst.edu/admission/elsa/admission-requirements/
Contact
Tim Ahlberg
Email
elsa@elmhurst.edu
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Heartland Academy for Learning Opportunities (HALO)
Heartland Community College
Normal, IL
The Heartland Academy for Learning Opportunities Program (HALO) at Heartland Community College offers higher education opportunities for students ages 18 - 28 with intellectual disabilities, allowing participants to experience various social and academic opportunities in a challenging yet supportative environment. The program focuses on promoting independence, self-advocacy, responsibility and developing the "soft skills" necessary for... Read more
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Heartland Academy for Learning Opportunities (HALO)
1500 West Raab Road
Normal, IL 61761
Phone
309.268.8257
Web
http://www.heartland.edu/halo
Contact
Barb Glover
Email
Barb.Glover@heartland.edu
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PACE at National Louis University
National Louis University
Chicago, IL
P.A.C.E. at NLU is a three-year post-secondary program which is designed to meet the transitional needs for young adults (aged 18-28) with multiple intellectual, learning and developmental disabilities. P.A.C.E. is one of the leading residential-based programs in the country that integrates employment preparation, independent living skills coaching, functional academic courses and social development into a curriculum that prepares students for... Read more
Address
PACE at National Louis University
122 S. Michigan Avenue
Suite 6047
Chicago, IL 60603
Phone
312.261.3770
Web
http://www.nl.edu/paceatnlu/
Contact
Elizabeth Potter
Email
epotter3@nl.edu
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RISE (Road to Independent Living, Spiritual Formation and Employment)
Judson University
Elgin, IL
RISE stands for Road to Independent Living, Spiritual Formation and Employment. The purpose is to give students with intellectual disabilities the college life experience, in a Christian community, and to prepare them to live as independently as possible and to gain skills that will assist them to be competitively employed. RISE is a 2-year program that includes a customized curriculum, as well as opportunities for the students to audit... Read more
Address
RISE (Road to Independent Living, Spiritual Formation and Employment)
1151 N. State Street
Elgin, IL 60123
Phone
847-628-2525
Web
http://www.judsonu.edu/RISE
Contact
Drew Burless
Email
andrew.burless@judsonu.edu
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Supported College Transition
Lewis and Clark Community College
Godfrey, IL
The Supported College Transition Program (SCT) was designed for students with little mainstreaming experience in high school and the academic preparation that indicates that they can be successful in smaller sections of college developmental courses with the additional support provided by a Transitions class. Students have career goals that require college credentials. Read more
Address
Supported College Transition
5800 Godfrey Road
Godfrey, IL 62035
Phone
618.468.4127
Web
http://www.lc.edu/disability
Contact
Roselyn Ellington
Email
rellington@lc.edu
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Northwestern NEXT
Northwestern College
Orange City, IA
Northwestern NEXT invites students with intellectual and developmental disabilities, between the ages of 18 - 24, to participate in a collaborative and inclusive Christian college experience that promotes independence, social growth, and employment/career outcomes. NEXT is a two-year certificate of completion program the offers individuals with ID an integrated college experience emphasizing life and social skills, academic enrichment, including... Read more
Address
Northwestern NEXT
101 7th St. SW
Orange City, IA 51041
Phone
712-707-7454
Web
http://nwciowa.edu/NEXT
Contact
John Menning
Email
john.menning@nwciowa.edu
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UI REACH
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA
The University of Iowa (UI) REACH Program creates a living-learning Big 10 campus experience where young adults with multiple learning and cognitive disabilities are empowered to become independent, engaged members of their community. Coursework, campus life, and career preparation assist students in reaching their full potential through a comprehensive certificate program with two, three and four-year options. UI REACH maintains contact with... Read more
Address
UI REACH
240 S. Madison St.
S229 Lindquist Center
Iowa City, IA 52242
Phone
319.384.2127
Web
http://education.uiowa.edu/reach
Contact
Bil Loyd
Email
william-loydjr@uiowa.edu
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Path to Independence
University of Nevada Reno
Reno, NV
The Path To Independence (P2I) Program is a collaborative effort of UNR’s Nevada Center for Excellence in Disabilities (NCED), the University of Nevada Reno Extended Studies Department, the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation (BVR), Sierra Regional Center (SRC), Washoe County School District (WCSD) and Lyon County School District (LCSD). P2I is a two-year, non-degree certificate program. it is structured into three areas: Academics & Campus... Read more
Address
Path to Independence
1664 N. Virginia
Reno, NV 89557
Phone
775.682.9057
Web
https://www.unr.edu/nced/projects/nced_p2i
Contact
Mary Bryant
Email
mhbryant@unr.edu
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UNLV F.O.C.U.S.
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
F.O.C.U.S. (Forming Occupational and Community Understanding for Success) is a 2 to 4 year post-secondary education program for young adults with intellectual/developmental disability including Autism. F.O.C.U.S. uses the principles of the Universal Design for Learning and Person Centered planning to provide a 100% inclusive program to help college students achieve current and future academic, independent living, and employment goals. Read more
Address
UNLV F.O.C.U.S.
4505 S. Maryland Pkwy
Box 453014
Las Vegas, NV 89154
Phone
702-895-1749
Web
http://unlvcoe.org/focus/
Contact
Ryan Wennerlind
Email
karl.wennerlind@unlv.edu
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