Send us a textHosts Meghan (Smallwood) and Patrick (Cadigan) talk with Maria Paiewonsky from the Institute for Community Inclusion at the University of Massachusetts/Boston. Together, they discuss ThinkCollege, a national effort that works to promote inclusive higher education opportunities for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. During the conversation, Maria emphasizes the importance of promoting self-determination, self-advocacy, and independence skills in high school to prepare for the college experience. Please join us in the conversation!Episode Keywords: college, students, transition, colleges, experience, disability, funds, schools, preparation, opportunities, families, resources, campus, stateLinks:ThinkCollege (site)    -College Search tool (site)    -Comprehensive Transition Program Info (site)    -College-based Transition Services (site)    -Families Facebook Group (site)Supported Education Model (link)Department of Developmental Services (MA) (site)Florida state statutes regarding post-secondary transition (site)Division on Career Development and Transition (site)Well Thats Helpful - University of Maryland TerpsEXCEED (site)Support the showTo download a copy of a transcript for this episode or any of our previous conversations, click here.Also visit our Podcast webpage to find links to all of our other discussions; go to www.p2transition.com.Additional information about post-secondary transition can be found at our website.The Post-Secondary Transition Podcast Facebook page.Visit our YouTube Channel to find additional video resources.Intro/Outro music by AudioCoffee from Pixabay.Transition music by Joseph McDade from Transistor.

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