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Originally Posted by Loyally Kappa
I'm going to have to send the link to this video to a friend of mine. Two years ago, I was asked to privately teach math to "Molly" ... who was born when her mother was 53 years old. "Molly" does not have Down's Syndrome, but she is very much developmentally delayed. When I started working with "Molly" she was in 7th grade, but doing math at a kindergarten level. Her mother has since moved with her to Illinois to a college prep school for students with special needs. Knowing how much "Molly" believes that she will attend college on time with her peers, it is wonderful to know that she might have an opportunity to join a sorority. She would be a wonderful sister!
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I hope Molly achieves her dream!
Even for students who don't receive a regular high school diploma or (regular) admission to college, I have noticed programs being implemented in several states that provide a college experience for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Students live on campus in a mentored situation and take (often audit) several courses while also participating in campus activities. These students may also have a job on campus and receive support/instruction aimed at independence and/or job skills.
This is different from the students enrolled in degree-seeking programs who receive accommodations through the ADA office. It's a great way to include these students in a community of peers while they prepare for independence and a future job.
Your friend is probably aware of some of these options (not sure what is available in IL), but I just thought I would mention anyway.
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