WCU’s University Participant Program (UP) has high chances of being the first inclusive postsecondary education program (IPSE) to gain accreditation in the country. The UP Program is a two-year, on-campus living and learning experience for college-aged students with intellectual disabilities. UP students audit college classes, have an internship or job […]
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Don’t Dis My Ability event: education and awareness for the disabled community
On Nov. 17, in the UC, the Office of Accessibility Resources (OAR) and Disabled Students United (DSU) hosted “Don’t Dis My Ability,” an event for advocacy and awareness for students with disabilities on campus. The event included a resource fair in the UC Illusions room and a presentation and panel […]