Good news in your inbox! Student stories, Tailgate, Pride Month, Resources
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June 2023 Edition 
It's finally Summer! We are so proud of how hard students worked over the last school year, and we hope everyone is able to have a restful, relaxing, and rejuvenating break.  Here at IN!, we continue to be inspired by, invested in, and inclusive of students with intellectual disabilities and their college dreams! 
In this newsletter, you will find: 

Student Stories: Current and Former Students Participate in Panel
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On Monday, June 12, we had the chance to present at the Transition Leadership Institute, a multi-day conference for Colorado's special education transition teachers. We asked students from all 4 inclusive programs in Colorado to join us to share their personal experiences -- triumphs and challenges -- with inclusive higher education. Here are just a few quotes from our amazing panelists:
"In the first year of college, it was kind of hard for me, but now I learned that it's okay to have some challenges, but ... you learn that it's okay to be independent and it's important to be independent.” - Maggie, UNC GOAL student 
“Independence means to me just doing it on your own.” - Kaitlin, OIS at UCCS graduate
“I made a lot of new friends in my dorm. ... They included me as one of them, not just as someone different.” -Jen, GLOBAL at Regis student
“Being part of Elevate really helped me ... feel like I had a niche, a social niche.” - Kacie, Elevate at ACC graduate 
“I went to the writing center and the tutoring center. That helped me positively because I passed all my classes.” - Jazmine, Elevate at ACC graduate
The students had so many profound nuggets of wisdom to share, and it was hard to choose just one quote from each of them! To hear more about their experiences,  you can watch the whole panel interview at this link.

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW:

IN!'s Tailgate Party - July 27th
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Our tailgate party is right around the corner on Thursday, July 27th at Pindustry! Have you gotten your tickets yet? You won't want to miss it!
This is the best fundraiser of the summer 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

Happy Pride Month!
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Here at IN!, we strive to be inclusive of everyone, because we believe inclusion is powerful in all its forms! This month we recognize and honor the many intersectionalities of people within our disability community and in particular those that identify with the LGBTQ+ community. We want to wish a very happy pride month to all who celebrate on behalf of themselves and/or a loved one. 

Learn with Colorado Office of Employment First!


The Colorado Office of Employment First (COEF) and the Colorado Developmental Disabilities Council (CDDC) are excited to announce a new and free on-demand training called, A Brighter Future: Navigating the World of Disability and Employment. 

There are six course modules that participants may complete independently at their own pace. Content includes fun videos and follow-up activities as well as the opportunity to ask questions and chat with the training team along the way.

Training Purpose: To deliver a statewide training curriculum that educates youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families/care providers about Employment First & the possibilities, processes, potential services, systems navigation, and strategies for securing work.

How to Register: Click this link for the Youth Training registration. If you are interested in the Family Training Registration, click this link.

Please reach out to Dr. Tiffany Cron at tiffany.cron@cuanschutz.edu if you have questions or need support to submit your registration.

Community Resources For You

Check out these amazing opportunities to engage with community resources: 
  • 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.  
  • PASCO Picnic: On June 30, join PASCO for a day of fun and family with the disability community! Activities include face painting, accessible rock wall, photo booth, community resource fair, and more. Click the link to learn more and RSVP.
  • IDD Speed Dating: Are you looking for love? Join the Lonely Hearts Club, a social group for adults with I/DD. It will include a workshop centered around dating, relationships, and social skills before moving on to rounds of speed dating. Click the link to register for the free event.
Guiding Bright Minds Neurodiversity Resource Fair Saturdya, June 24 10am-1pm Flyer for PASCO's Summer Picnic, June 30, 11 am - 2 pm The Lonely Hearts Club. Join us for speed dating, July 9, 2023
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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