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Think College at the Institute for Community Inclusion (ICI) at the University of Massachusetts Boston is excited to announce it has been awarded a $2.5 million dollar Stepping Up Technology Implementation Grant from the US Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs. The project...Read more
October 5, 2018
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Many high school students with intellectual disability (ID), aged 18-22, are accessing college experiences via their transition services. These programs are called by different names, such as dual enrollment or concurrent enrollment, depending on their location. Regardless of the name, one thing...Read more
September 19, 2018
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Just in time for back to school nights and teacher meetings are these new We Can Think College publications! Designed to highlight the most compelling facts and figures to share with teachers, parents, and students alike, these new handouts can’t be beat. Each publication features quotes and...Read more
September 14, 2018
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Earlier this summer, ICI and Think College hosted a screening of Dan Habib’s latest film, Intelligent Lives , in the Student Center at UMass Boston. It was a wonderful event, with lots of excitement, a diverse & enthusiastic audience, and an excellent panel discussion following the film. We...Read more
September 6, 2018
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Look no further! Navigating the Transition from High School to College for Students with Disabilities addresses the ever-expanding options for students with a range of disabilities preparing to leave high school.Read more
July 6, 2018
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The choice to attend college, that is. It should be there, for anyone who wants to attend. Thanks to the Philadelphia Inquirer for the great article on higher education options for people with intellectual disability (ID). Citing legislation and funding activity over the last 10 years, in addition...Read more
June 28, 2018
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We're pleased to announce a partnership with the National Council on Rehabilitation Education (NCRE) for the NCRE Fall 2018 Conference with the Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation (CSAVR) and Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA). The RRTC on VR Practices and Youth (...Read more
June 25, 2018
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LeadLearnLive , an Oklahoma non-profit, has been working since 2012 to educate, raise awareness, and build support in Oklahoma to begin college programs for students with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities. The organization has been presenting at state conferences and transition fairs,...Read more
May 10, 2018
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In April, the Midwest Inclusive Post-Secondary Alliance (MIPSA) had its first organizing meeting at the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Seventy stakeholders committed to the development and improvement of postsecondary education options for students with intellectual disability from throughout...Read more
May 10, 2018
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Ask yourself if you want to be like everyone else and have the same opportunities. The only option for me where I lived was Oakland in Michigan, there weren’t too many programs so I went there. Look at what you want from a college and where it is. Going to conferences on college might help: helped...Read more
April 24, 2018