New Penn State program gives students with intellectual disabilities a college experience

"The conversation of diversifying universities often focuses on race, gender and sexuality, and leaves disabilities out.

Although K-12 programs for students with intellectual disabilities have become more common, postsecondary programs for these students have not.

The College of Education introduced a new program last fall to give students with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to engage in postsecondary education.

The WorkLink program is a fully integrated non-residential two-year certificate program. It allows students with intellectual disabilities to experience life at Penn State while learning lifelong skills to help them become more independent." …

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