Hosts Meghan (Smallwood) and Patrick (Cadigan) talk with Maria Paiewonsky from the Institute for Community Inclusion at the University of Massachusetts/Boston. Together, they discuss ThinkCollege, a national effort that works to promote inclusive higher education opportunities for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. During the conversation, Maria emphasizes the importance of promoting self-determination, self-advocacy, and independence skills in high school to prepare for the college experience. Please join us in the conversation!
Episode Keywords:
college, students, transition, colleges, experience, disability, funds, schools, preparation, opportunities, families, resources, campus, state
Links:
ThinkCollege (site)
-College Search tool (site)
-Comprehensive Transition Program Info (site)
-College-based Transition Services (site)
-Families Facebook Group (site)
Supported Education Model (link)
Department of Developmental Services (MA) (site)
Florida state statutes regarding post-secondary transition (site)
Division on Career Development and Transition (site)
Well Thats Helpful - University of Maryland TerpsEXCEED (site)
To download a copy of a transcript for this episode or any of our previous conversations, click here.
Also visit our Podcast webpage to find links to all of our other discussions; go to www.p2transition.com.
Additional information about post-secondary transition can be found at our website.
The Post-Secondary Transition Podcast Facebook page.
Visit our YouTube Channel to find additional video resources.
Intro/Outro music by AudioCoffee from Pixabay.
Transition music by Joseph McDade from Transistor.
