Think College Inclusion Oregon (TICO)
Portland State University
Portland State University now offers a four-year inclusive college experience for students with intellectual disabilities! This opportunity allows for students to earn a certificate in Career and Community Studies. Each student's college experience is designed to support inclusive academic and career experiences leading to meaningful employment, independent living skills and self determination.
The program served five students in 2016-2017. The goal is to ramp up the number of served students to 35!
Through Think College Inclusion Oregon, students partake in an individualized college experience. Students complete academic coursework and are immersed in the culture of campus life at Portland State University.
This opportunity was funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Model Comprehensive Transition and Post secondary Program for students with Intellectual Disabilities (TPSID).
We graduate assistants, for the Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp, feel very proud to attend a University where inclusion is a priority. Hope you liked learning about this cool new and special opportunity for people who otherwise might not be able to earn a certificate at a University!
