Postsecondary Education
Think College
Think College Announces Minigrant Awards
January 2010: Think College, at the Institute for Community Inclusion (ICI) at the University of Massachusetts Boston, with funding from the Administration on Developmental Disabilities, announced that 8 UCEDDs were selected for minigrants to implement projects to increase opportunities for postsecondary education for students with Intellectual/ Developmental Disabilities.
FY2009 Think College Mini Grant Competition
December 2009: Think College at the Institute for Community Inclusion (ICI) at the University of Massachusetts Boston, with funding from the Administration on Developmental Disabilities, is conducting a comprehensive national training initiative.
Upcoming Events
State of the Art Conference on Postsecondary Education and Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
Thursday, October 28, 2010 - Friday, October 29, 2010Location: Fairfax, VA
The 2010 State of the Art Conference on Postsecondary Education for Students with Intellectual Disabilities will be held on October 28 and 29, 2010 at Mason's new hotel and conference center in Fairfax, VA. The conference will provide an opportunity for colleges and universities, researchers, program staff, parents and self-advocates to discuss the current state of policies, research, and practice in the field. Panels including staff from PSE initiatives, parents, self-advocate and other experts will share effective practices during breakout sessions with an opportunity for group discussion.
2010 AUCD Annual Meeting & Conference
Sunday, October 31, 2010 - Wednesday, November 3, 2010Location: Crystal City, VA
"Going to Scale: Making What Works Accessible to All"
There are few greater efficiencies in our field than building on the ideas of others, learning what to do and what not to do in developing programs, and gaining invaluable insights into what works and why. Attend the 2010 AUCD Annual Meeting and Conference and share in making what works accessible to all.
Past Events
2009 AUCD Annual Meeting & Conference
Sunday, November 8, 2009 - Wednesday, November 11, 2009Location: Washington, DC
NLTS2 Database Training Seminar
Tuesday, January 13, 2009 - Thursday, January 15, 2009Location: Washington, DC
2008 AUCD Annual Meeting & Conference
Saturday, November 8, 2008 - Wednesday, November 12, 2008Location: Renaissance Washington DC Hotel
24th Annual Pacific Rim Conference Call for Papers
Monday, March 24, 2008 - Tuesday, March 25, 2008Location: Honolulu, HI
Sponsored by the Center on Disability Studies (HI UCEDD)
2008 Disability Policy Seminar: Advancing Disability Policy in an Election Year
Sunday, March 2, 2008 - Tuesday, March 4, 2008Location: Washington, DC
AUCD, The Arc of the United States, United Cerebral Palsy, AAIDD, and the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities are joining together again to host the 2008 Disability Policy Seminar: Advancing Disability Policy in an Election Year.
THINK COLLEGE: Postsecondary Education for Students with Intellectual Disabilities
Monday, November 5, 2007Location: The University of Michigan, Dearborn
Symposium on Postsecondary Opportunities on College Campus for Students with Intellectual/Cognitive Disabilities
Sunday, November 4, 2007 - Monday, November 5, 2007Location: Rochester, MI
Sponsored by Developmental Disabilities Institute (MI UCEDD)
College Bound: Policy Recommendations for Improving Long-Term Employment Outcomes by Advancing Higher Education for Students
Friday, July 27, 2007 - Friday, July 27, 200710:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Washington, DC
Cornell University will host a forum and webinar on policy recommendations for employment and higher education for students with disabilities on July 27. Presenters include George Jesien, Executive Director of AUCD.
Post-Secondary Education Conference: Opening Doors for People with Intellectual Disabilities
Friday, May 18, 2007 - Saturday, May 19, 2007Location: Columbus, Ohio
This conference included presentations on what's working, what colleges are mandated to provide, what funding options are available, what accommodations are available, and what the next step is to start a program at a college near you. Click "Read More" to access the program brochure.
Post-Secondary Education Opportunities for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Webinar
Thursday, April 26, 20074:00 ET - 5:30 ET
Location: Webinar and Teleconference
This teleconference and Webinar featured AUCD Network members presenting program examples and promising practices in postsecondary education programs for individuals with developmental disabilities. Materials from the presentation are now available. Click "Read More" To Access.
Resources
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Higher Education Opportunity Act - Department of Education Resources
from http://www2.ed.gov
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College Is Possible for Students With Intellectual Disabilities
US News & World Report news story about new support programs and federal funds to help students with intellectual disabilities attend college.
US News & World Report news story about new support programs and federal funds to help students with intellectual disabilities attend college.
- Webinar on Disability Provisions in the Higher Education Opportunity Act: Materials Archived
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CEC Higher Education Opportunity Act 2008 Analysis
CEC Higher Education Analysis.pdf
[download]
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CEC Higher Education Opportunity Act Analysis Short Version
CEC Higher Education short.pdf
[download]
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AUCD Summary of Disability Provisions in Higher Education Act
A summary of disability provisions within the Higher Education Act Conference Report that passed Congress
hea conference report summary 8.7.08.doc
[download]
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AUCD Letter of Support HEA Conference
aucdheasupport.pdf
[download]
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Career and Technical Education (CTE) Role in Postsecondary Transition
Association for Career and Technical Education?s new issue brief. As states and national organizations are implementing new initiatives designed to improve the secondary and postsecondary education outcomes of our nation's youth, numerous reform strategies that involve a strong focus on CTE have emerged.
Transitions.pdf
[download]
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HEATH Resource Center Newsletter
Online Clearinghouse on Postsecondary Education for Individuals with Disabilities
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Equity and Excellence in Higher Education's Universal Course Design (UCD) Web site
Strategies and tools for increasing access for all students, including those with disabilities. Developed by the Institute for Community Inclusion at University of Massachusetts-Boston with the Institute on Disability at University of New Hampshire.
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Disability Training Network for the Texas A&M University (TAMU) System
from http://dtn.tamu.edu
PDF Format Brochure
The project at the Texas A&M UCEDD strives to increase the competencies of the faculty, administrators, and staff in the TAMU system in providing students with disabilities a quality postsecondary education
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Fact Sheet on Model Demonstrations and Work Study for Students with Intellectual Disabilities
Fact sheet prepared by the National Down Syndrome Society for the reauthorization of the Higher Education Act. The sheet discusses the creation of model post-secondary demonstration programs for students with intellectual disabilities and opportunities for work study.
Fact Sheet on Higher Ed Amends 5 06 07.doc
[download]
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Think College.Net
Developed by the Institute for Community Inclusion at the University of Massachusetts Boston, in collaboration with the Center on Disability Studies at the University of Hawaii, and the Federation for Children with Special Needs
Youth with intellectual disabilities have not had many chances to go to college. This is changing as individuals across the country begin to create opportunities for these youth to reap the benefits of postsecondary education. This website will provide information and links to anyone interested in finding out more about the possibilities. The site is divided into sections for students, family members, and professionals and features a searchable database, a discussion board, the "Choice for Everyone" listserve, and a resource section.
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Higher Education Opportunities for Students with Disabilities
from http://www.ihep.org
A Primer for Policymakers
From the Institute for Higher Education Policy. As students with disabilities move toward equal opportunities in elementary and secondary education, policymakers have placed greater emphasis on equal access to postsecondary opportunities. This report focuses on the special barriers to equal educational opportunity in higher education faced by students with disabilities as they transition to higher education.
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Through the Same Door: Inclusion Includes College
A Film by Paul Rossen
Winner of the 2006 TASH Image Award for the Positive Portrayal of People with Disabilities.
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HEA Aid Reccomendations
heaidprovisions.doc
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