In this Insight Brief, the authors present a five component model of student-directed learning for use by college programs to teach and track student specific college and career academic, social,...Read more
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Think College Fast Fact #28 describes the ABLE Act passed in 2014, and explains that through the passage of this Act, people with disabilities have the opportunity to open tax-advantaged savings...Read more
In this Think College Stories publication, Ira Shepherd shares his experiences at University of Delaware, including being a DJ on the college radio station and meeting the Governor of Delaware!...Read more
In this Think College Story, a student at Western Carolina University shares his experiences being fully included in academics, employment, and campus life, including living in the dorms and...Read more
Think College Insight Brief #26 provides a framework for inclusion of students with intellectual disabilities (ID) in higher education. It was developed by members of the Think College Special...Read more
As colleges and universities open their doors to students with intellectual disabilities (ID), it is essential that students are afforded opportunities and the support necessary to authentically...Read more
This Think College Story from September 2017 features two college students making history. Holly Sheetz and Joe McNeil were the first students with intellectual disability (ID) to participate in...Read more
The Foundational Skills for the College and Career Learning Plan (CCLP) can be used to structure college experiences, including course work, employment, internships, on campus activities,...Read more
Medicaid Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) waivers can provide support for individuals with intellectual disability participating in postsecondary education (PSE). HCBS waiver funding has...Read more
Any student preparing for college must have a plan to pay for college and students with intellectual disability (ID) are likely to use many of the same resources as other college students to pay...Read more