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Creating inclusive college opportunities in Colorado for students with intellectual disabilities to foster academic growth, social development, and career advancement.

  • The first graduates of Colorado inclusive higher education pathways are coming your way in May 2020! Click here to get to know them.

  • History was made in 2016 when three Colorado colleges opened inclusive pathways to students with IDD. Click here to learn more about each program.

  • INclusivists support the belief that people with intellectual disabilities should have the opportunity to go to college!

Big News! Wonderland Homes is generously donating the proceeds of a house under construction towards the expansion of inclusive higher education to a 4th school in Colorado! Read more here

Students with intellectual disabilities who successfully complete an inclusive, post-secondary education realize a competitive employment rate over 70%,
compared to less than 30% for similar adults with no post-secondary education.

IN!’s Vision

Students with intellectual disabilities will be welcomed on college campuses and allowed to continue their education and preparation for life, as inclusive pathways become part of the fabric of all colleges and universities throughout Colorado.

With your help we can make a difference.
 Learn more and get involved.

Latest News

September 9, 2020

What is Inclusive Higher Education? When you give to IN!, what are you supporting?

September 4, 2020

School is back in session! 70 students with intellectual and developmental disabilities are continuing to pave the way for future students in Colorado. Grace is one of these students. In this letter, we are covering Grace's journey to higher education, and hope to remind everyone that college acceptance is not always a straight path - and that's okay!

August 11, 2020

Have you ever wondered how college and work may impact your benefits? Learn more about how benefits counseling can help address common fears related to employment and benefits.

July 21, 2020

20 new students with intellectual and developmental disabilities to start college this fall, IN! hosts happy hours for students, "Opening Doors to College" and "Intelligent Lives" are free to watch this month, and a webinar on Benefits Counseling is scheduled for August 4th.

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