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
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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
Inclusive post-secondary education (PSE) delivers positive personal, social and academic outcomes. However, there is limited support for students with intellectual disability (ID) to participate...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
Technology has ushered in countless changes in teaching methods and student learning. Tech trends in education will continue full-steam with the development of new and improved educational...Read more
Letter to Disability Rights Wisconsin that clarifies that the concept of least restrictive environment applies to transition work placements. This has implications for placing students in...Read more
A letter from the US DOE addressing the use of IDEA funds to support college attendance. Case Summary: It's up to a student's IEP team whether to include attendance at a college or university as a...Read more
This webinar from July 2017 looks at what you can and cannot do when educating state legislators, how to do it, who to approach and how to say it. Templates and tools are shared. Whether you are...Read more