Harford Community College: The ACCESS Program

Harford Community College is excited to announce the development of The ACCESS Program – A College and Career Experience for Self-Sufficiency. The ACCESS Program is designed for students with intellectual disabilities to be included in HCC’s campus and classes, as well as to receive support in career development. Students will have the opportunity to earn an industry-recognized career credential as well as stackable credits. Individualized support will be offered to students to help them find success in classes and social opportunities. The ACCESS Program will begin accepting students in 2021. For more information or to receive updates, please email Danielle Anderson, The ACCESS Program Planning Lead, at danielleanderson@harford.edu. 

Coppin State University: The Comprehensive Transition Project

Coppin State University (CSU) has The Comprehensive Transition Project which provides integrated academic, career, and independent living instruction for gainful employment through an inclusive higher education program for students with developmental disabilities. The CTP is an opportunity for students to experience the CSU campus as a means to increase their level of independence, improve social and communication skills in authentic environments, develop friendships with peers of similar ages, improve self-determination skills, obtain career exploration experiences and employment, participate in college workshops and classes, increase mobility in the community, and develop age-appropriate leisure and recreational interests.Click here for information about Coppin’s Comprehensive Transition Project