„Think Higher. Think College.“ Public Awareness Campaign

Main intentions of the campaign:

• Empowerment Message: Highlight the possibility of college for young adults with intellectual disabilities.
• Campaign Overview: Introduce the “Think Higher. Think College.” public awareness campaign, aiming to raise awareness and expand college access for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Campaign Goals: Increase awareness of inclusive college options, share benefits of college attendance, and encourage spreading the campaign message.
• Developing Organization: Detail the development of the campaign by Think College’s Inclusive Higher Education Network.
• Funding Source: Note the funding from the U.S. Department of Education for the campaign.
• Statistics: Provide statistics showcasing the availability and success of college programs for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
  • 315 programs across 49 states
  • 8.000 students attending college or university each year
  • 22.899 inclusive courses taken between 2010 and 2020 from students at Transition and Postsecondary Programs for Students with Intellectual Disability (TPSID)
  • 59% find competitive integrated employment 1 year after leaving college

• Collaborative Events: Mention collaborative events like webinars aimed at educators, families, and others.
• Inclusive Postsecondary Education (IPSE): Describe IPSE programs and their benefits for students with intellectual disabilities.
• Engagement Call-to-Action: Encourage website visitors to join the campaign and share its resources to increase awareness.
• About Think College: Briefly introduce Think College as a national center dedicated to improving college options for individuals with intellectual disabilities.