Consider the Possibilities!: College Planning for Students with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Three Wednesdays: September 3, September 10, and September 17, 6:30 – 8:00 PM Eastern
About the SeriesIn this dynamic 3-part online series, participants will learn about the expanding college options for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Pennsylvania and beyond. Find out what options and supports are available, how and when to prepare for success (hint: it’s never too early!), and hear firsthand from college students and grads. Bring your questions! Each webinar will be an hour and thirty minutes, consisting of a discussion of the main topic of the webinar by the presenters, as well as time at the end for questions and answers. All presentations will be recorded and available on the TASH YouTube channel. Key AudiencesFamilies with students of school age, students, K-12 and college administrators, high school guidance counselors, transition coordinators, and administration and teachers from general and special education. How to ParticipateThis three-part series of live webinars will be streamed over the web via Zoom. Registered participants will receive an e-mail with instructions, the link to join the webinar and any other materials on the morning of the event.
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6:30 – 8:00 PM Eastern, Wednesday, September 3, 2025 The Basics, The Myths, The Possibilities This session provides an engaging introduction to some of the college options and possibilities available to students with intellectual and developmental disabilities! Shared through the lens of experience, you will hear valuable insights from students, families, and educators. Learn about inclusive postsecondary education in Pennsylvania and around the country, the legal framework in K-12 transition planning and how the framework extends to college through 504 and ADA laws, as well as approaches for dispelling the myths and barriers to the college option. Resources for this episode:
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6:30 – 8:00 PM Eastern, Wednesday, September 10, 2025 Planning for Success Participants will learn how to prepare for a positive experience, and some of the life outcomes postsecondary environments can open for students with disabilities. Using the social model of disability as a framework, panelists will share the academic, social and community experiences that pave the way toward college. Participants will learn what skills predict admission and a positive experience, as well as some of the life outcomes postsecondary education can open for students with disabilities, such as increased employment opportunities and social networks, independent living and self-advocacy. Resources for this episode: Lisa Aquila’s resources
Linda Cartwright’s resources
LaQuenta Montañez’s resources Diane Perry’s resources
Kate Small’s resources
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6:30 – 8:00 PM Eastern, Wednesday, September 17, 2025 Real Talk: The College Experience This final session is the how-to and “reality check” students, families and educators need to apply for and fund their postsecondary education. Students and families who have gone through the process, as well as higher education representatives, will share how to evaluate which approach is right for you, what to ask, and what funding options are available. You’ll also get their insights on what to expect when you get there, from housing and social experiences to academics and supports. Whether a student is not yet in school or getting ready to graduate, participants will leave with an understanding of what’s currently available and how to plan for their postsecondary education. Resources for this episode:
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