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College programs offer students with intellectual disorders a place to belong, grow
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The Alabama Baptist
Think College, an organization that provides resources, technical assistance and training related to college options for students with intellectual disability, says fewer than 2% of affected students will attend college.
“Many people do not know students with intellectual disability have the desire and ability to attend college with their peers and siblings,” according to information posted at the Think College website.
When her family found Union University’s EDGE Program, it was an answered prayer.
Audrey will join an active and engaged community of students, said Rebecca Holloway, EDGE Program director.
Holloway said people often see the EDGE Program as a service to families and students, but she sees it differently.