Think College Affinity Groups

*An affinity group is a group of people who come together based on areas of common interest and need. 

The Think College National Coordinating Center hosts affinity groups* on topics related to higher education for students with intellectual disability.  Meetings are primarily online, and new members are always welcome! Affinity groups offer the opportunity for in-depth focus on a single topic in collaboration with others. Each group gives members a forum for exchanging knowledge, and for problem-solving based on people's real experiences. These groups can break down networking, communication, and organizational barriers, and extend each member’s range of contacts and knowledge.

Current Affinity Groups

• Research on Higher Education for Students with Intellectual Disability
• Vocational Rehabilitation and Higher Education for Students with Intellectual Disability
• Technology & UDL Affinity Group
• Student Credentials Affinity Group
• Emerging Advocates Group
• College-based Transition Services Affinity Group
• Statewide Alliances Affinity Group
• Employment Supports Affinity Group

Inactive Affinity Groups

• Public Policy and Higher Education for Students with Intellectual Disability.  Instead of a stand alone group, policy is now addressed within the context of the other groups as it comes up.

To join the research affinity group, fill out this form. Clare Papay, the facilitator of this group, will be in touch.

To join the vocational rehabilitation affinity group, fill out this form. Russell Thelin, the facilitator of this group, will be in touch.

To join the technology & UDL affinity group, fill out this form. Lori Cooney, the facilitator of this group, will be in touch.

To join the credentials affinity group, fill out this form. Kathy Becht, the facilitator of this group, will be in touch.

To join the emerging advocates group, fill out this form. Liz Weintraub, the facilitator of this group, will be in touch.

To join the College-based Transition Services Affinity Group group, fill out this form. Maria Paiewonsky, the facilitator of this group, will be in touch.

To join the Statewide Alliances Affinity Group group, fill out this form. Susanna Miller-Raines, the facilitator of this group, will be in touch.

To join the Employment Supports Affinity Group group, fill out this form. Brianna Marie Shults, the facilitator of this group, will be in touch.

Have an idea for an affinity group? Email us.