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Accreditor emerging for intellectual disabilities programs

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Students in these programs are eligible for Pell Grants, though not federal student loan aid. The programs must provide inclusive education opportunities for participants, such as access to classes with nondisabled students. Not all programs serving intellectually disabled students have such a federal designation.

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2023 Higher Education Year in Review and 2024 Predictions: Changing Higher Ed Podcast 187 with Host Deborah Maue and Guest Dr. Drumm McNaughton

The Change Leader, Inc.

The federal government’s COVID assistance played a critical role in temporarily sustaining institutions, particularly smaller colleges, which otherwise faced the risk of closure. million in the first round of COVID relief funds, underscoring the significant impact of these aids.