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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

June 24, 2020

Wonderland Homes is generously donating the proceeds from a home under construction towards the expansion of inclusive higher education to a 4th college, graduates share their college experiences on a webinar, and IN! continues to respond to COVID-19.

June 1, 2020

This month, Colorado witnessed our first graduates of inclusive higher education pathways for students with intellectual disabilities at Arapahoe Community College (ACC) and University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS).
In this special edition newsletter we are recapping their final semester of college and celebrating this major accomplishment!

May 27, 2020
byKacie, ACC Student

Recently I had the chance to interview two of Elevate at ACC's first students to graduate this year.

May 19, 2020
byArapahoe Community College

Congrats Kacie and Jazmine on your graduation from Arapahoe Community College!

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