University of Iowa Provides College Education to Young Adults with Disabilities

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The University of Iowa recently introduced Realizing Educational and Career

Hopes (REACH), a two-year certificate program for young adults aged 18-25 with

learning and cognitive disabilities. Students in the program will live in

residence halls and participate in university life while learning career

development, computer and interpersonal skills, as well as enhancing their

academics and receiving post-program internship and employment help. The program

focuses on fostering independence and self-sufficiency while helping its

students make positive life choices. Eligible students must be identified as

having learning or cognitive disabilities that interfered with his or her

school performance and have a high school diploma or certificate of completion

from a certified secondary school. For additional information and requirements,

visit http://www.education.uiowa.edu/reach/

Full Story:

Morelli, Making College Life a reality, IowaCityPress.com, October 15,

2008, available at

http://www.press-citizen.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081015/NEWS01/810150304/1079

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