MSU STRIDE Center

Happy ! Today we celebrate Inclusive Postsecondary Education (IPSE) Day so that we can increase awareness and opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities.

Did you know that college is an option for students with ? There are over 350 programs serving more than 8,000 students with ID in the U.S.

Want to spread the word about IPSE? Check out these awesome resources:

Share our Campaign | Think Higher. Think College. Help us spread the word by promoting the Think Higher.Think College. campaign on social media.

This Saturday, April 19, 2025, join fellow Spartans at the Neurodiversity Fair in the MSU Union Lake Huron Room, hosted by the RCPD BOND Program. Everyone is welcome to attend. Light refreshments will be provided.

Come as a patron or participate as a vendor with a table. Vendor's can reserve a table by scanning the QR code or follow this link: https://ow.ly/ZYKE50VsgNR

So proud of our UURAF presenters, Saara Ashtiani and Rachel Weiss. Saara and Rachel presented their research at the University Undergraduate Research and Arts Forum (UURAF).

Their research highlights the Spartan Works pilot study. They proudly shared preliminary findings about the correlation between work-based learning and increased independence for high school students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

The image includes all 6 members of the research and writing team for the Spartan Works program.

Inclusion is often limited to education, employment, and community engagement, but what about religious and spiritual inclusion? Interested in learning more? STRIDE Center Services Manager is giving a talk next week in Wells Hall. Check out the flyer attached for more information.

How will you Give Green? Link: https://givingto.msu.edu/crowdpower/stride

Now is your time to have your voices heard. You may/may not be aware, but Section 504 is currently under attack at the federal level. This has major implications for disabled people across America. You have a chance to be a part of history by using your voice and advocating for people with disabilities. Click on the link below to advocate:

exceptionalchildren.org

STRIDE was honored to have the BOSS Program featured on WILX News 10.

New Michigan State program prepares students with disabilities for the workplace Entering the workforce for the first time happens to everyone. For those who need a few accommodations, it can be challenging. That’s where Michigan State’s new program, Building Opportunities for Spartan Success or BOSS plays a role.

National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) might be in October, but employment for people with disabilities is year round. MSU STRIDE, MSU Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities, and Michigan Rehabilitation Services came together to create employment pathways for students with disabilities at Michigan State University.

Click on the link below to view the story:

A STRIDE towards success: MSU program prepares students with disabilities for the workforce A STRIDE towards success: MSU program prepares students with disabilities for the workforce

There are still a couple of wonderful events coming up in October!

October is Disability Pride Month at MSU!