GAIPSEC Awards Implementation Grants
ATLANTA—The Center for Leadership in Disability (CLD) in collaboration with the Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities (GCDD) and the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is pleased to announce the recipients its Inclusive Post-secondary Education Implementation Grants through their project the Georgia Inclusive Post-secondary Education Consortium. The University of Georgia’s Fanning Institute and Columbus State University have been awarded $30,000 each to plan and launch inclusive post-secondary education programs for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
These universities were chosen for their demonstrated capacity in planning, providing and evaluating inclusive environments, adult learning, and participant-direction. These universities also have proven knowledge of formal and informal supports and services for adult learners with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Both universities have ten months to plan and prepare for implementation of these programs.
Eric Jacobson, Executive Director of GCDD stated, “The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities is very excited that two universities have expressed interest in developing post secondary initiatives. We know that college is often the place where people decide on careers and the next phases of their life. We believe the same is true for students with developmental disabilities and these programs will join Kennesaw State University in offering opportunities for students to pursue their dreams.
Date Posted: October, 2013
These universities were chosen for their demonstrated capacity in planning, providing and evaluating inclusive environments, adult learning, and participant-direction. These universities also have proven knowledge of formal and informal supports and services for adult learners with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Both universities have ten months to plan and prepare for implementation of these programs.
Eric Jacobson, Executive Director of GCDD stated, “The Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities is very excited that two universities have expressed interest in developing post secondary initiatives. We know that college is often the place where people decide on careers and the next phases of their life. We believe the same is true for students with developmental disabilities and these programs will join Kennesaw State University in offering opportunities for students to pursue their dreams.
Date Posted: October, 2013