Good news in your inbox: graduations, tailgate party, & more!
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This Just IN!

May 2023 Edition 
May is an exciting month in education as we celebrate students of all abilities graduating from high school and postsecondary education. We commend students' hard work and dedication required to reach these milestones. Here at IN!, we continue to be inspired by students' commitment to achieve the goals they set, invested in creating paths for more students with IDD to attend college, and inclusive of anyone that has a college dream. In this newsletter, you will find: 

Jazmine Exceeds Expectations
Jazmine, an inaugural inclusive higher education graduate, has accomplished so much since she graduated in 2020 from Elevate at ACC. She has won several awards and accolades from Sky Ridge Medical Center, where she passionately works as a Dietary Technician. Furthermore, Jazmine recently moved into her very own apartment where she now lives independently! She says: "I’m most proud of achieving goals I was told by some that were not possible for me."  
Read Jazmine's full story here!
We are so proud of Jazmine's personal and professional accomplishments, and we can't wait to see how she continues to exceed expectations.
Jazmine stands with the Chief Medical Officer and Chief Executive Officer of Sky Ridge Hospital. Jazmine holds an award she won for her contributions in the workplace.
Jazmine won the Daisy Award for her amazing contributions in the workplace! 
Jazmine stands with her mom at Sky Ridge Hospital under skylight in main lobby. Both are smiling.
Jazmine's parents are so proud of how hard she has worked.
Jazmine stands in the kitchen of her apartment.
Jazmine loves the independence of living alone.

Congrats, Grads!

Celebrate our May 2023 graduates by watching this short video! We are so proud of the hard work and perseverance it required to get to this point. We cannot wait to see how you shine in the future! Please keep in touch with us by joining our Alumni Association, becoming an IN! Mentor, and volunteering at events. Reach out to shayna@inclusivehighered.org to stay connected.   
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Become a Graduate INvestor

Continue celebrating our 2023 grads by becoming a Graduate INvestor for $20.23 per month! We would love to see 12 new Monthly INvestors in honor of each of the 12 graduates in the class of 2023! Can you be one of them? Be sure to check our Monthly INvestor page for more details!
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS:

IN!'s Tailgate Party - July 27th
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You're invited to our tailgate party this year on Thursday, July 27th at Pindustry! This is an incredibly fun event that brings the community together to celebrate the importance of inclusive higher education for students with intellectual disabilities statewide. 
The evening will be filled with students, games, dinner, speeches, and fundraising to continue making college dreams come true. You won't want to miss it. Rally some friends, family, and colleagues. Buy your tickets today! 
Tailgate Party Details

Learn with IN!

Only two webinars left in our Spring series. Check our events page for upcoming and past webinar details: 

Community Resources For You

Check out these amazing opportunities to engage with community resources: 
  • Transition Navigators Pre-Employment Program: June 6-22, Easterseals and UNC GOAL will host an employment-focused three-week program for youth with disabilities ages 15 - 21. Click the link for more information.
  • Neurodiversity Resource Fair: Join IN! and several organizations for a resource fair on June 24, hosted by Guiding Bright Minds. Click the link to register for this free event.  
  • 5th Annual Inclusive College Fair: Mark your calendars now for a free Inclusive College Fair for students with intellectual disability hosted in Colorado on October 24! Click the link to learn more and register.
Transition Navigators Program, pre-employment transition services program for youth with disabilities ages 15-21. Guiding Bright Minds Neurodiversity Resource Fair Saturdya, June 24 10am-1pm 5th Annual Inclusive College Fair, October 24, 5:30-7:30 pm, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, Berger Hall

IN! welcomes Elise Kramer, Program Coordinator

Hello! My name is Elise Kramer. I am so excited to join the IN! team and help make Colorado even more inclusive for all. 
With a background in PK-12 education, I hope to bring a fresh perspective and new relationships which can help propel our mission forward. I am passionate and invigorated about both education and inclusion, so I couldn't dream up a better career for myself if I tried!
In my free time, I enjoy spending time in the mountains. I am an avid snowboarder, hiker, reader, and traveler, and I spend lots of time with my family. 
I look forward to connecting with community members who are passionate about inclusion. Feel free to reach out! I'd love to hear your thoughts, suggestions, or just a hello at elise@inclusivehighered.org. 
Thank you for believing in inclusive higher education! We invite you to give to our mission and help us continue opening doors and paving paths to inclusive higher education in our state.
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