Inclusive Post-Secondary Education

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Wyoming has officially become the 50th state to establish an inclusive post-secondary education (IPSE) program, marking a significant milestone in expanding educational opportunities for students with intellectual disibility. This new pilot program, housed at the Wyoming Institute for Disabilities launched in Spring 2025, will provide students with the skills, education, and career training needed to achieve greater independence and employment success.

IPSE programs are designed for students with intellectual and developmental disibility to access college experiences that support academic, social, and career development along with peer mentors. These programs exist at more than 350 colleges and universities across the U.S. and have been shown to improve employment outcomes and quality of life for participants.

For more information on Inclusive Post Secondary in general, visit the Think College website or contact Stephanie Wodahl for information about Connecting Pokes at 7220.

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Think Higher. Think College.

"What if every young adult with intellectual disability in the United States saw college as an option?

 

The “Think Higher. Think College.” public awareness campaign is designed to build awareness and expand access to college for students with intellectual disability. Our goals are to increase knowledge of inclusive college options, share information about the benefits and outcomes of students with intellectual disability attending college, and offer people ways to spread the message: “Think Higher. Think College.”.

 

The “Think Higher. Think College.” public awareness campaign was developed by Think College’s Inclusive Higher Education Network."

 

-From the Think Higher. Think College. website homepage

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