Intellectual Disabilities & College Options
College is an option for many individuals with disabilities if they have a desire to attend. Each university has a disability office to support students. These supports may be necessary to help certain students access their education . Students should advocate for their needs by communicating with school administrators what supports they feel are needed to succeed.
Did you know that college options for those with intellectual disabilities are expanding in Utah? Here is what is available:
- Aggies Elevated: inclusive post-secondary education program for students with intellectual disabilities
https://aggieselevated.usu.edu/
- Utah State University
- USU’s main campus in Logan
- On campus residential housing
- 86% post-graduation employment
- Eagles Elevated: three-year inclusive postsecondary education program https://eastern.usu.edu/eagles-elevated/
- Utah State University
- USU Eastern in Price
- On campus residential housing
- Wolverines Elevated: three-year certificate program for young adults with intellectual disabilities. https://www.uvu.edu/autism/wolverineselevated.html
- Utah Valley University
- UVU’s main campus in Orem
- Fully integrated college program
- Industry recognized certificates and career development opportunities
Where can I find even more information? http://uheia.org/index.html
