A five minute video by Norman Kunc and Emma Vanderklift that uses words and music to highlight important concepts to remember when supporting people with disabilities. Excellent training...Read more
Resource Library
Welcome to the Think College resource library!
Here you will find hundreds of carefully selected resources on a wide range of topics related to postsecondary education for people with intellectual disabilities including transition, applying to and paying for college, setting up and maintaining a college program, relevant legislation, competitive employment, living in the community, accessing benefits, and more.
Do you know of a resource that would be appropriate for our library? Let us know! Email Rebecca.Lazo@umb.edu.
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This article discusses how agencies representing jobseekers with disabilities should approach businesses and market their clients by using a strengths based approach rather than focusing on...Read more
Case study article about a young man's dream and his fight to live in the dorms at the University he was attending, written by his mother. This article reviews his journey and the lessons learned...Read more
Table highlighting key differences between high school and college for a student with a disability. Highlights changes in student rights, responsibilities, and environment....Read more
The Massachusetts Work-Based Learning Plan is a diagnostic, goal setting and assessment tool designed to drive learning and productivity on the job. Professionals can assess students in the areas...Read more
Description of the mentoring program at The College of New Jersey's Career and Community Studies Program for students with intellectual disabilities. Includes the structure, responsibilities,...Read more
Quick check box assessment of level of assistance required for various daily routine and hygiene tasks, safety skills, money management, ability to use things, and social skills. Used with...Read more
This student recommendation used as part of the admission process to the College of New Jersey's Career and Community Studies Program for Students with Intellectual Disabilities can be used as...Read more
The 411 on Disability Disclosure is a free, downloadable workbook for youth with disabilities to help them discuss the components of disclosure, their rights and responsibilities under the law,...Read more
This parent interview sheet offers questions to ask the families of potential students to help guide program staff in developing a plan for the incoming student....Read more