This collection of resources can assist individuals prepare for an effective meeting or other communication with local, state or federal legislators to help inform and educate about postsecondary...Read more
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This group, led by Liz Weintraub of AUCD, is for people with disabilities to learn and talk about advocacy. Of course, supporters are welcome. Meetings will be held quarterly....Read more
Recording of an Emerging Advocates group meeting from September 2019. This group, led by Liz Weintraub of AUCD, is for people with disabilities to learn and talk about advocacy. Of course,...Read more
This Insight Brief discusses how students with intellectual disability can utilize federal financial aid to help pay for college. This publication is updated annually to reflect current...Read more
This publication explains federal financial aid for students with intellectual disabilities who are going to college. Simple language and an easy-to-read question and answer format is used. The...Read more
Since 2019, college students and recent graduates have participated in a program called Think College Policy Advocates (TCPA) where they receive training to learn the basics of advocacy, get...Read more
Why GAO Did This Study: Research suggests that more students with disabilities are pursuing higher education than in years past, and recent legislative changes, such as those in the Higher...Read more
Arthur Moreira shares about his experience as a Think College Policy Advocate in 2022. Arthur, a student at College of Alameda, had the opportunity to learn about advocacy and disability policy...Read more
This guide, developed by the Lurie Institute for Disability Policy, is to inform researchers and communicators of research to use language that affirms the existence, experiences, and rights of...Read more
This Q&A from the U.S. Department of Education describes how state and local agencies may coordinate to assist students and youth with disabilities in high school and at postsecondary education institutions, through appropriate supports funded under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Rehabilitation Act)....Read more