Higher EDucation 4 ALL

Providing Educational Opportunities for Students with Intellectual Disabilities The Institute for Disability Studies has received an implementation mini-grant award through Think College at the Institute for Community Inclusion (ICI) at the University of Massachusetts Boston, with funding from the Administration on Developmental Disabilities. This implementation mini-grant compliments the work of the previous planning mini-grant and the Higher EDucation 4 All Planning Council. The Think College Planning Mini-Grant provided the Institute the opportunity to bring together higher education and relevant state leaders and youth to address the lack of higher education opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities in Mississippi.  The Higher EDucation 4 All Planning Council is now the Higher EDucation 4 All Implementation Council. This Council focuses on promoting and initiating postsecondary education opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities in Mississippi and is composed of individuals with intellectual disabilities, family members, professionals and advocates.

Mission

To explore inclusive learning opportunities for young adults with intellectual disabilities in Mississippi postsecondary education

Vision

Inclusive postsecondary learning experiences for young adults with intellectual disabilities are available throughout Mississippi.

Goals

1. Implement and evaluate a model for inclusive postsecondary education opportunities in the state.
2. Conduct awareness training, professional development and technical assistance for administrators, faculty, and disability service staff.

Higher EDucation 4 All, a project of the Institute for Disability Studies at The University of Southern Mississippi, is through Think College at the Institute for Community Inclusion with  funding from the Administration on Developmental Disabilities.