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Apply to be a Think College Policy Advocate!
AUCD and NCC are pleased to invite students and staff of postsecondary education programs for students with ID to once again apply to be Think College Policy Advocates (TCPA). Learn more on our website.
Applications are due April 24!
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Get Ready for #IPSEDay!
Show your support and enthusiasm for inclusive postsecondary education and mark your calendars for #ISPEDay2023! This year we’ll celebrate on May 1.
Visit the IPSE Day page for more information, logos, sample posts, and more.
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Save the Dates for the Think College Awareness Week April 24-28, 2023!
The Think College Inclusive Higher Education Network is launching a public awareness campaign, Think Higher. Think College!, to educate people about college as an option for students with intellectual disability. The campaign will launch with a week of virtual events called Think College Awareness Week (April 24-28, 2023). Free and open to the public, sessions will include information and resources for students, families, educators and transition professionals, and higher education personnel. Registration coming soon!
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Think College will once again be sponsoring a College Fair during the event. With over 3500 attendees, this is a great opportunity for programs to meet students and share information about their program. The application to exhibit is currently open to all college programs and will close on June 1. The events take place July 20-23, 2023 in Orlando, FL. For more information and to register your college program, visit this FAQ page. Registration for the 2023 NDSC Convention opens on March 21.
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Collaborating with Employers: Strategies and Tips for Supporting Students with Intellectual Disabilities on the Job
Mar. 23, 2023, 3-4pm ET
Register Now!
Presenter: Jaclyn Camden, Virginia Commonwealth University
Access to paid employment while in college for students with ID is critical to preparing students to enter careers upon graduation. Inclusive college program staff play a vital role in supporting students to obtain paid jobs during college. While assisting students to get a job is one of the first steps to a successful employment experience, it is not the last. Attend our March webinar to learn more about the support you can provide students to students on the job and the support you can provide to the employer. Our presenter, Jaclyn Camden, will share essential components, strategies, and tips for working with employers
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Don’t miss our final webinar in May!
How Engaged are Your Students in Campus Life?
May 2, 2023, 2-3pm ET
Register Now!
Presenters: Jennifer Sulewski, University of New Hampshire, Ashley Luce, UMass Boston & Lindsay Krech, Vanderbilt University
College students with intellectual disabilities often have engagement requirements in campus social, academic, and volunteer or internship activities as a component of their program of study. In this webinar our presenters will provide four guideposts to assist programs in supporting authentic community life engagement on campus.
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By Denise Rozell, Association of University Centers on Disability
A new Congress is getting to work on many issues, including many important to people with disabilities. Read this blog post by Denise Rozell, from AUCD, to find out what to watch and how you can help keep important issues on the agenda for your representatives.
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By Stephanie Smith Lee, National Down Syndrome Congress
There's a lot that goes on to move policy and regulations forward: discussions take place, recommendations are designed and submitted to the appropriate agencies, Federal guidance is passed, and legislation may be passed. In this post, Stephanie Smith Lee provides additional explanation.
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Martha Mock on the Accreditation Conversations podcast
Martha Mock, chair of the Accreditation Workgroup, was a featured guest on the Accreditation Conversations podcast. Dr. Mock shared what the workgroup has been doing to develop and launch accrediting processes for these students. Listen now! The Accreditation Conversations’ podcast is for higher education leaders seeking collaborative insights on the accreditation process.
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Road Trip 2023 continues!
Last month, Cate Weir and Rebecca Lazo visited the TPSID programs at University of Alabama and University of South Alabama. They met with students and learned about the courses, jobs and internships, and extracurricular activities students engaged in. Staff shared details of program operations, and Cate and Rebecca had the opportunity to meet with parents, faculty, and employers who shared their perspectives on these programs.The NCC road trips continue in April with visits to TPSID programs in New Jersey, New Hampshire, and Pennsylvania.
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Think College hosts professional development Affinity Groups on topics related to higher education for students with intellectual disability. Below are upcoming meetings and links to registration pages. Sign up to receive email updates and announcements via this Google Form. | | |
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State Alliances Affinity Group
Date: March 22, 3-4pm ET, Zoom registration
Topic: Engaging Interns and Graduate Students
Student Credentials
April 5, 3-4pm ET, Zoom registration
Topic: Industry Recognized Credentials
Inclusive Campus Life
April 7, 1-2pm ET, Zoom registration
Topic: Strategies for Career and Community Skill Development
Community College
April 12, 4-5pm ET, Zoom registration
Topic: Program Development
Research
April 13, 1-2pm ET, Zoom registration
College-based Transition Services
April 13, 2-3pm ET, Zoom registration
Topic: Ongoing Challenges Related to COVID-19
Graduate Student
April 19, 3:30-4:30pm ET, Zoom registration
Topic: Job Search Process
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Think College Inclusive Higher Education Network
New Pub! Starting a Statewide Inclusive Postsecondary Education Alliance
This How to Think College publication explains the benefits of forming a state alliance and provides lessons learned and tips for starting or expanding state alliances. Sample steps to develop a state alliance and related resources are also shared.
Think College Network will be at the 2023 SEPSEA Conference!
Join us at the Capacity-Building Institute
The Think College Network is sponsoring a capacity-building institute for new and emerging state alliances during the 2023 SEPSEA Conference in Nashville, TN May 17-19. The TCN will provide a series of one-hour workshops about creating intentional state alliances that support professional development, systems change and advocacy. Early bird registration rates are available until April 16th! Click here to register for the conference.
Learn more about our other projects:
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Disability Policy Seminar
April 24: Virtual Policy Programming and Training
April 27: Fly-In Hill Day
2023 is the start of a new Congress—which means many new opportunities to educate and advocate! Participants will leave the programming day with the knowledge and skills they need to advocate for a more equitable future for people with disabilities at Hill visits and all year long. Read more.
Special Issue on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Developmental Disabilities Network Journal
In collaboration with Developmental Disabilities Network Journal and the AUCD Multicultural Council (MCC), this special issue focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to spur thoughts, discussion, and a renewed focus on creating genuinely inclusive support and programs. Read more.
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2023 AHEAD Spring Webinar Series
The Spring 2023 Webinar Series was created to address current issues that face AHEAD members at all career stages and at all institution types. Learn more.
2023 AHEAD Master Classes for Seasoned Professionals
May 22 - 24, 2023
The Next Chapter is AHEAD’s advanced professional development event for highly experienced higher ed staff who work to ensure accessible campus environments. Each three-day master class is designed to expand the knowledge of seasoned professionals, supporting them in making nuanced decisions, staying current in this fast-paced profession, engaging campus stakeholders, and exploring foundational concepts that underpin the work. Learn more and register.
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What is NTACT:C?
The National Technical Assistance Center on Transition: The Collaborative (NTACT:C) is a technical assistance center co-funded by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) and the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA). They provide information, tools, and supports to assist multiple stakeholders in delivering effective services and instruction for secondary students and out of school youth with disabilities. Learn more about NTACT:C program.
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