September 2019 - eNewsletter

Spotlights

Introducing the First Graduates!

In May 2020, four students will become the first students with intellectual/developmental disabilities in Colorado to graduate from schools offering inclusive higher education pathways. To celebrate, we will be following three UCCS students (photos below) over the course of this year as they prepare for graduation and life after college.

Ashley studies Advocacy and Human Services. She is committed to making sure people with disabilities have a strong voice in their life.

Nick studies Photojournalism. Nick’s commitment to inclusion and desire to go to college led him to be among the first students with Down syndrome to attend UCCS

Mia studies American Sign Language (ASL) and Education. Mia is engaged across campus, working for the Human Services office, teaching ASL to young children, taking hip hop classes and more.

Read more about these three students on our blog.

Ashley

Nick

Mia

Student Corner

Back to Campus

In August, 72 students (47 returning students and 25 new students) with intellectual and developmental disabilities headed back to campus at the University of Northern Colorado, Arapahoe Community College, and University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. Some are living in dorms, some are living in apartments, and some are commuting to campus via bus and/or lightrail. All are taking courses aligned with their unique career interests, engaged in social activities across campus, and participating in career development.

Group of students stand in front of lifesize letters spelling UCCS.

Upcoming: UCCS Open House

Join the Office of Inclusive Services at UCCS to learn more about:

College for students with intellectual disabilities
What a typical day looks like for a student with ID
Supports for students with intellectual disabilities
How college can lead to a "dream job"
Tour the campus

When: October 8, 2019, 5:30-7pm

Where: UCCS University Center 302, 1420 Austin Bluffs Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80918

For more information and to RSVP, please email jharmon@uccs.edu.

Outreach

Resources for Parents

Not sure where to start when it comes to thinking about college? Need something to share with your child's teacher? Here are a few ideas:

Parent page on IN!'s website: Get connected to resources around college funding, steps to help your child prepare, and enhance your overall understanding of the higher education options available for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Think College: Learn about options in other states and find more resources. Check out the recently revised Conducting a College Search document.
Like to read? Check out Navigating the Transition from High School to College for Students with Disabilities (2018) by Meg Grigal, Josephy Madaus, Lyman Dukes, and Debra Hart.

Your Questions Answered!

Check out the revamped Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) page on IN!'s website.

Didn't find what you wanted? Get in touch and maybe we can help! Email shelbyb@inclusivehighered.org.

Community Support

Pulling in the Fun

Last week IN! participated in Johnson Storage and Moving's annual Truck Pull event. 10 teams, including a team from IN!, competed to see who could pull three different sized moving trucks the fastest. The event raised $10,600 for IN! and Easterseals Colorado. This event would not have been possible without the support of Johnson and all of the attendees who made it so much fun!

IN! Receives Grant from Developmental Pathways

IN! received a grant of $5,000 from Developmental Pathways' (DP) Community Outreach program. The funding will support IN! in our efforts to create a local employment outreach program that will contribute to our goals to engrain, expand, and make permanent college pathways and career opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities in Arapahoe and Douglas Counties.

Wondering how you can support our efforts?

Donate Make an honorary or memorial gift, give as an individual, sign up for a monthly giving plan or become a corporate partner.

Volunteer We would love to have your skills, expertise, and passion be a part of our mission!

Share our Message Do you know of a family, teacher, service provider, or someone else who works with students with intellectual disabilities? Let them know about the college options now available in Colorado. Access our information sheets here or contact us.

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