Planning for college and a career can present an overwhelming array of questions. What can college look like for a person with intellectual disabilities and/or autism? What are the differences in expectations between high school and college classes? What supports are available? What type of degree or certificate program will help you to meet your career goals?
For adults with intellectual disabilities and/or autism, planning for a future career can be a daunting process. Luckily, information is available to help you along your journey! Join us on April 17th for a presentation from Dr. Kathleen Becht of Think College. Think College is a national initiative dedicated to developing, expanding, and improving research and practice in inclusive higher education for students with intellectual disability. It is based at the Institute for Community Inclusion, University of Massachusetts Boston.
About our presenter:
Dr. Kathleen Becht has worked and advocated for individuals with disabilities, including her own children and sister, for over 35 years. Kathy currently serves as the Technical Assistance Coordinator for Think College National Coordinating Center where she manages 15 consultants and answers technical assistance requests from parents, educators, and inclusive postsecondary education project personnel from across the country.
Previously, at the University of Central Florida, Kathy was director of Florida’s Consortium on Inclusive Higher Education (FCIHE), where she provided technical assistance and professional development to institutions of higher education, community agencies, K-12 schools, and families throughout Florida as well as conducted and disseminated research. Dr. Becht has spoken at national and state conferences in the areas of inclusive secondary and postsecondary education, transition, supported employment, self-advocacy, and families. Kathy works to inspire the literate citizenship of individuals with intellectual disability; as consumers, employees, neighbors, college students, and life-long learners. To read a blog post that she wrote about belonging and inclusion, please click here.