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Calling all #IPSE Professionals: Submit your proposal to present at the 2025 State of the Art (SOTA) Conference! Join us in #Syracuse, NY October 21-22 for the State of the Art Conference on Inclusive Postsecondary Education and Individuals with Intellectual Disability. Head to bit.ly/sotacfp to submit your proposal by April 10, or head to https://lnkd.in/eXccneBb to learn more about #SOTA2025. [ID: The SOTA logo sits at the top of the image, with navy text beneath it reading "October 21-22, 2025, Syracuse NY," and "Call for Proposals! Submission Deadline: April 10." It then lists the links we shared above to learn more information.]

It's that time of year again - registration for the National Down Syndrome Congress' Annual Convention College Fair is NOW OPEN! Join us this July in Dallas, Texas and exhibit your #IPSE program to the thousands of individuals with Down syndrome and their families at the NDSC Convention. Register today at https://lnkd.in/etv3iVBD.

Check out this upcoming webinar by Think College to learn directly from higher education programs that have successfully gone through the accreditation process: Accreditation Insights: Strategies from Accredited Programs Feb. 26 at 3 PM EST Link to register: https://lnkd.in/eaDcaXW7

We're excited to share this upcoming webinar with #SpecialOlympics North America! Join us March 5th at 3pm EST for Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools: Next Steps for Inclusive Campuses. 💥 Unified Champion Schools (UCS) is a program designed to promote social inclusion on college campuses by uniting students with and without intellectual disability. Learn the history and mission of UCS, how they collaborate with inclusive higher education programs to foster a culture of belonging, and practical resources and tools to help your campus establish a UCS program and create lasting impact. Register today at https://buff.ly/3XeTR6x

Check out our very own Susanna Miller-Raines, MSW on the BoggsCast - the podcast from the team at the The Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities at Rutgers University!

Many college programs supporting students with intellectual disability already know how important peer mentors can be in supporting students— often helping them thrive socially, academically, and within the campus community. Our latest Insight Brief highlights valuable insights into how mentoring impacts both students and mentors. Plus, it’s packed with actionable recommendations for programs looking to strengthen their peer mentoring practices. Read more from the Inclusive Higher Education Network's latest brief at https://lnkd.in/eFakWcA7

Calling all #IPSE Programs! Our annual College Search program update is underway. A representative from your program should have received an email from our team with a Qualtrix survey to update your program's information to ensure it is up-to-date for prospective students & families. Please complete your program's information by February 28th. If you have any questions, contact matthew.mcclellan001@umb.edu.

Join us for Accreditation Insights: Strategies from Accredited Programs on Feb. 26 at 3 PM ET! Learn directly from programs that have successfully gone through accreditation. Why does accreditation matter for inclusive college programs? Here’s why: -Builds credibility & sustainability -Helps secure funding & institutional support -Ensures high-quality, student-centered practices Presenters: Martha Mock, Executive Director of the Inclusive Higher Education Accreditation Council Kelly Kelley, Western Carolina University Jaclyn Camden, Virginia Commonwealth University Christi Kasa, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs Facilitated by Cate Weir! More info and register @ https://buff.ly/4hoKU2w

The data speak for themselves: College opportunities for students with intellectual disability provides pathways to meaningful paid employment options during, and post-college. Learn more about all of the benefits college provides in last year's Annual Report at https://lnkd.in/emv5NV8j.

Are you a family member or parent of a student wondering what college options are out there? Are you an #IPSE staff, director, or a transition professional, looking to connect with your professional peers? We've got you covered across the board - and have facebook groups dedicated to promoting dialogue pertaining to all things higher ed for students with intellectual disability. Head over to https://lnkd.in/emWJwq5X and join the group that's right for you. [Animation description: Atop a blue background, white text reading 'Think College Groups' sits above three images of a mobile-view of the three Think College groups. A white Think College logo sits in the corner.]